preemptive in Dutch
preemptive in Dutch is preventief — preemptive means done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
preemptive in Dutch
preventief
What does "preemptive" mean?
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adjective Done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
"The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut."
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preemptive in a sentence
- The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut.
- Doctors sometimes give a preemptive dose of painkillers before a procedure.
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What is "preemptive" in Dutch?
"preemptive" in Dutch is preventief. preemptive means: Done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
How do you use "preemptive" in a sentence?
Example: "The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut." In Dutch, "preemptive" is preventief.
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