preempt

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To acquire or appropriate something before others can do so : To take action to secure a right, opportunity, or item before anyone else has the chance. To replace or supersede something, often with something considered more important : To take the place of a scheduled event or program. To prevent or forestall an action by taking a prior action : To act in advance to block a ri...