preemptive bid
- noun
- Jargon
:
oferta preventiva
- He made a preemptive bid at the three-level to keep the opponents out of the auction.
Examples
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Using a preemptive bid can be an aggressive strategy in duplicate bridge.
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In bridge, a preemptive bid can disrupt opponents' strategies.
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Her partner was surprised by the sudden preemptive bid during the first round.
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Why did he place a preemptive bid so early?
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He made a preemptive bid at the three-level to disrupt the opponents' chance of bidding.
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During a fierce game of bridge, she surprised everyone with a strong preemptive bid.
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Using a preemptive bid can significantly hinder your opponents in a competitive bridge match.
Synonyms
A high opening bid in bridge that tries to stop opponents bidding higher
A high bid in bridge that stops opponents from bidding
Antonyms
How Aggressive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The adjective 'pre-emptive' (acting in advance to prevent something) combined with 'bid' (an offer) yields a straightforward compositional meaning: an early offer made to preclude others. The tactical nuance of being 'aggressive' or intended specifically to block competitors may require context, but a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the core sense of an early/preventive offer.
Etymology
Preemptive bid comes from the idea of making a quick, high preemptive bid early in the card game so you act before the other players. In bridge this is like calling a number loud and fast to keep opponents out, so it means 'an early, blocking offer'.