tr. v. to take possession of something before anyone else can do so; to substitute for as one television program for another.
The president's address will preempt regular broadcasts.
The president's address will preempt regular broadcasts.
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accroach;acquire; anticipate
to go after something
2 syllables
pre-empt
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