preempted
pre-empt-ed
verb
Prevented an anticipated event or action by acting first.
"The government preempted the strike with a new offer."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: preemptive bid, pre-empt, preempt, displace
pre-empt-ed
Prevented an anticipated event or action by acting first.
"The government preempted the strike with a new offer."
Synonyms: preemptive bid, pre-empt, preempt, displace