preempted

CEFRC1

/priˈɛmptɪd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Stopped or prevented because someone acted first.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of preempt

Examples

  • She preempted his question with a detailed explanation.

  • The special news report preempted the regular evening program.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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In context

  • The urgent news broadcast preempted our favorite television show.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The federal government blank the economic crisis by quickly passing new laws.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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