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Preempt

Definition:

Preempt is a verb that means to take action in order to prevent something from happening or to seize priority over someone or something.

Senses:

Sense 1:

To take action to prevent something from happening.

Example sentence: The government decided to preemptively close all schools due to the impending snowstorm.

Sense 2:

To seize priority over someone or something.

Example sentence: The urgent meeting preempted the previously scheduled team training session.

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