preemptive

• Qualifie une action menée à l'avance pour empêcher quelque chose, généralement pour obtenir un avantage ou éviter une issue négative.

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

1. Acting before an anticipated eventC1formal

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

   Préventif (agir avant un événement anticipé)

   • 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.

   Synonymesanticipatoryprecautionarypreclusivepreventiveproactiveprotective

   Antonymesreactiveresponsiveretaliatoryretributive

2. Preventing competitionC1formalbusiness

   Intended to prevent a competitor from gaining an advantage.

   préventif (dans le cadre de la concurrence)

   • 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.

   Synonymesanticipatorydeterrentpreclusivepreventive