Meaning of the word preemptively in English

What does preemptively mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preemptively

US /priːˈɛmptɪvli/
UK /priːˈɛmptɪvli/

Adverb

in a way that takes action to prevent something from happening

Example:
The company decided to preemptively address the issue before it became a major problem.
He preemptively apologized for his mistake, hoping to avoid an argument.