premove

/ˈpriːmuːv/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove something before it becomes a problem

“The fire department premove the people from the building to avoid a disaster.”

2. verb

to remove something from a situation or place, often to make it less difficult or complicated

“The company premove the old equipment to make room for the new ones.”

3. noun

the act of removing something before it becomes a problem

“The premove of the toxic chemicals from the old factory was a major concern for the community.”

Synonyms

  • preempt
  • prevent
  • remove

Antonyms

  • bring
  • introduce