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pre-empt

verb

/priːˈɛmpt/

Meaning

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.

pre-emptive strike

forestall, prevent, anticipate, hinder, avert

allow, permit, ignore

pre-empt action, pre-empt strike, pre-empt move, pre-empt measure

To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

To prolong or extend in time or duration.

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again; to give new energy or vigor to.

to present or deliver something formally or for approval