preempt

Noun
  1. A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding (synset 106750757)
    is a type of: bid, bidding - (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
    same as: pre-empt, preemptive bid
Verb
  1. Acquire for oneself before others can do so (synset 202307434)
    is a type of: acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  2. Take the place of or have precedence over (synset 202411141)
    "live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"; "discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor"
    is a type of: replace, supersede, supervene upon, supplant - take the place or move into the position of
    same as: displace
  3. Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) (synset 202307632)
    is a type of: acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  4. Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge (synset 202306282)
    referred to in: bridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players
    is a type of: bid, call - make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

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