pre-emptive strike

• Eine militärische oder strategische Maßnahme, die ergriffen wird, um eine vermutete unmittelbar drohende Gefahr zu neutralisieren, bevor sie sich verwirklichen kann; wird auch im politischen oder wirtschaftlichen Kontext für vorbeugende Maßnahmen verwendet.

A military or strategic action taken to neutralize a perceived imminent threat before it can materialize, often used in political or business contexts to describe proactive measures.

1. Military actionC1formal

   An attack launched to prevent an anticipated enemy attack.

   Präventivschlag

   • The general ordered a pre-emptive strike against the enemy base.
   • The country launched a pre-emptive strike to neutralize the threat.
   • A pre-emptive strike was considered necessary to protect national security.

2. Business strategyC1formal

   An action taken to prevent a competitor from gaining an advantage.

   Präventivschlag

   • The company made a pre-emptive strike by releasing the product early.
   • Their pre-emptive strike in the market secured them a leading position.
   • A pre-emptive strike against the rival's campaign was launched.

3. General proactive measureB2informal

   Any action taken to prevent a potential problem or threat.

   Vorbeugende Maßnahme

   • He made a pre-emptive strike by apologizing before the complaint arrived.
   • The team's pre-emptive strike solved the issue before it escalated.
   • A pre-emptive strike against rumors was issued by the spokesperson.