The purchase of something before it is offered for sale to others. The purchase of public land by the occupant. (computing) The temporary interruption of a task without its cooperation and with the intention of resuming it at a later time.

Is preempt a noun or verb?

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How do you use the word preempt?

Preempt sentence example

I plan on going early so I can preempt a good section of seats for us before the others get there. Are you taking any initiative to preempt being in a scary situation like that again?