preemptive

Describes an action taken to prevent something from happening, especially to gain an advantage or avoid a negative outcome.

ruОписывает действие, предпринятое для предотвращения чего-либо, особенно для получения преимущества или избежания негативного исхода.esDescribe una acción tomada para prevenir algo, especialmente para obtener una ventaja o evitar un resultado negativo.frQualifie une action menée à l'avance pour empêcher quelque chose, généralement pour obtenir un avantage ou éviter une issue négative.deBeschreibt eine Handlung, die ergriffen wird, um etwas zu verhindern, insbesondere um einen Vorteil zu erlangen oder ein negatives Ergebnis zu vermeiden. Bezieht sich auch auf Maßnahmen, die einem erwarteten Ereignis zuvorkommen.ptDiz-se de algo feito antecipadamente para prevenir um problema, evitar um resultado negativo ou obter vantagem antes que outro o faça; também se usa para ataques ou ações militares realizados para neutralizar uma ameaça antes que ela se concretize.zh指为阻止某事发生或抢先取得优势而预先采取的行动。常用于描述先发制人的打击、预防性措施或占得先机的行为。arيصف فعلًا يُتخذ لمنع حدوث شيء ما، لا سيما لكسب ميزة أو تجنب نتيجة سلبية، أو فعلًا يسبق غيره ويستبق الحدث.

1. Acting before an anticipated event C1 formal

   Done to prevent something from happening, especially an attack or problem, by acting first.

   • The country launched a preemptive strike against the enemy base.
   • The company took preemptive measures to avoid a data breach.
   • Doctors recommend preemptive treatment for high-risk patients.

   ruУпреждающийespreventivofrPréventif (agir avant un événement anticipé)dePräventivptPreemptivozh先发制人的arاستباقي

   Synonyme: anticipatoryprecautionarypreclusivepreventiveproactiveprotective

   Antonyme: reactiveresponsiveretaliatoryretributive

2. Preventing competition C1 formal business

   Intended to prevent a competitor from gaining an advantage.

   • The firm made a preemptive bid to acquire the startup.
   • They filed a preemptive patent to block rival products.
   • The preemptive pricing strategy undercut new market entrants.

   ruУпреждающийespreventivo (para impedir la competencia)frpréventif (dans le cadre de la concurrence)dePräventivptPreventivozh先发制人的arاستباقي

   Synonyme: anticipatorydeterrentpreclusivepreventive

• more preemptive comparative form
• most preemptive superlative form