preempt in German
preempt in German is vorgreifen, zuvorkommen — preempt means to take or claim something before anyone else can.
preempt in German
vorgreifen
zuvorkommen
What does "preempt" mean?
-
verb To take or claim something before anyone else can.
"He preempted that hill to be its king."
-
verb To replace something else because it has greater priority.
"Floppy disks were preempted by CDs."
-
verb To act first in order to stop something expected from happening.
"He always preempted his enemies by being the first to greet them and inquiring about their well-being."
- verb To gain the right to buy something, such as land, ahead of others, often because you already occupy it.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
preempt in a sentence
- He preempted that hill to be its king.
- Floppy disks were preempted by CDs.
- He always preempted his enemies by being the first to greet them and inquiring about their well-being.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "preempt" in German?
"preempt" in German is vorgreifen, zuvorkommen. preempt means: To take or claim something before anyone else can.
Are there other ways to say "preempt" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "preempt": vorgreifen, zuvorkommen.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
