Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: preempt
IPA transcription: [pɹ'i,ɛmpt]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: preemptive_bid, pre-empt, preempt
    Meaning: a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: preempt
    Meaning: acquire for oneself before others can do so
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