preemptivesteps
nounUK /prɪˈɛmptɪv stɛps/
US /priˈɛmptɪv stɛps/
Things you do ahead of time to stop a problem before it happens.
The town took preemptivesteps to keep the river from flooding.
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2. Actions taken early to get an advantage over others.
The company took preemptivesteps to launch its product first.
3. Early moves to block something unwanted from starting.
The school took preemptivesteps to stop rumors from spreading.
4. Preparation done before a known danger arrives.
Before the storm, they took preemptivesteps and stocked up on food.