Definitions

1. verb

to take control of or seize an opportunity, action, or situation before others can

“The company preempted its competitors by launching the product first.”

2. verb

to cancel or interrupt a broadcast, event, or schedule at an earlier time than planned

“The concert was preempted by a breaking news report.”

3. noun

an action or event that takes control of or precedes another

“The preempt was a surprise attack by the enemy forces.”

4. verb

to purchase or reserve a time slot for broadcasting before others can

“The network preempted the rival station to air their own show.”

5. noun

a right to purchase or reserve a time slot before others can

“The station had a preempt to air their popular show.”