Preempt(verb)
Take action in advance to prevent something from happening; take the place of something before it occurs. (???? ?? ??? ???? / ???? ?? ?? ????)
Synonyms: Prevent, Forestall, Avert, Anticipate
Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Enable, Encourage
Example: The company preempted a crisis by fixing the issue before it spread.
Trick to remember: Preempt = “pre” (pehle) + “empt” (empty) — problem aane se pehle hi usko empty/finish kar do, taaki wo ho hi na.
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