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preemptively

UK
/priˈɛmptɪvli/
US
/priˈɛmptɪvli/

Translations

preemptivelyadverb
UK
/priˈɛmptɪvli/
US
/priˈɛmptɪvli/
de manière préventive
She preemptively apologized for any inconvenience her absence might cause.
Elle s’est excusée de manière préventive pour tout inconvénient que son absence pourrait causer.
Additional translations
par anticipationSurtout dans un contexte stratégique ou militaire.
Synonyms
proactively
preventively
anticipatorily
forestallingly

Definitions

preemptivelyadverb
In advance of an expected situation or problem; so as to forestall or prevent it.
She preemptively apologized for any inconvenience her absence might cause.
Before an opponent can act, especially by making the first strike.
The forces moved preemptively to neutralize the threat.
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