preemptive

adjective

pre·emp·tive prē-ˈem(p)-tiv

: of or relating to preemption

: having power to preempt

of a bid in bridge : higher than necessary and intended to shut out bids by the opponents

: giving a stockholder first option to purchase new stock in an amount proportionate to his existing holdings

: marked by the seizing of the initiative : initiated by oneself

a preemptive attack

preemptively adverb

Examples of preemptive in a Sentence

The country took preemptive action against the perceived enemy. a preemptive attack by the army

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Power companies in other states are increasingly using preemptive shutdowns as the climate has heated up and dried out, extending the wildfire season to year-round. —

Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024 This allows for preemptive distribution of medical supplies and preventive interventions, reducing the overall healthcare burden on those living in poverty. 5. —

Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Driving the news: After last year's meltdown that saw doctors and nurses denied entrance to downtown hospitals, the city has made preemptive moves to dissuade caravans, including allowing the Grito Festival to return to Grant Park, where 12,000 attendees are expected each day this weekend. —

Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024 In 1967, Prime Minister Levi Eshkol sent his foreign minister, Abba Eban, to the White House, 10 Downing Street, and the Élysée Palace before launching the preemptive military operation that became known the Six-Day War—and which tripled Israel’s size. —

Ari Shavit, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preemptive