pre-empting

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Pre-empting

Definition

Pre-empting, also spelled pre-empting, refers to taking action in order to prevent or hinder an anticipated event or action from occurring. It can be used as a verb or a noun.

Examples

As a verb:

She pre-empted his attempt to interrupt by speaking louder.
The government pre-empted any possible uprising by deploying additional security forces.
The airline pre-empted the strike by granting the pilots' demands.

As a noun:

The pre-empting of the software launch caused frustration among the developers.
His pre-empting of her intentions saved them from a potential disaster.
The pre-empting of competition led to their success in the market.

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