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preemptively

/priːˈemptɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does preemptively mean?

adverb

In a way that prevents something from happening; before it happens. Used to take action before something else occurs.

Example

"The company preemptively acquired the rival firm to prevent it from expanding into their market."

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