pre-empt, preempt, preemptive bid - a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
displace, preempt - take the place of or have precedence over
Example:- live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour
preempt - make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
preempt - gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
preempt - acquire for oneself before others can do so