Preempting: meaning, definitions and examples
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preempting
[ priˈɛmptɪŋ ]
taking action
Preempting refers to the act of taking action to prevent something from happening, often by addressing a situation before it escalates. This can include anticipating an event or a problem and intervening to address it proactively. The term is commonly used in various contexts, such as law, politics, and business, where a preventive approach is regarded as crucial. The concept implies a strategic advantage by acting ahead of others.
Synonyms
anticipating, intervening, preventing.
Examples of usage
- The government is preempting potential protests by increasing security measures.
- They aimed at preempting competition by launching their product early.
- Preempting risks can save businesses from future losses.
Translations
Translations of the word "preempting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preemptando
🇮🇳 पूर्व-नियोजित
🇩🇪 vorwegnehmend
🇮🇩 mengambil alih
🇺🇦 попередження
🇵🇱 zapobiegający
🇯🇵 先手を打つ
🇫🇷 préemptif
🇪🇸 preemptivo
🇹🇷 önceden önlemek
🇰🇷 선제적
🇸🇦 استباقي
🇨🇿 předcházející
🇸🇰 predchádzajúci
🇨🇳 预防性的
🇸🇮 preprečevanje
🇮🇸 fyrirbyggjandi
🇰🇿 алдын алу
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება
🇦🇿 önləyici
🇲🇽 preventivo
Etymology
The term 'preempt' originates from the Latin word 'praeemere', meaning 'to take before' (pre- 'before' + emere 'to take'). It entered the English language around the early 19th century. Initially used in legal contexts to describe the act of occupying land before someone else could establish claim, the word evolved to cover a wide range of situations where action is taken to forestall an anticipated event. In modern usage, 'preempt' has been popularized in sectors such as military strategy and politics, often implying a tactical superiority gained by acting first. The derivation of its related forms, like 'preemptive', is similarly rooted in the idea of proactive measures.