1. A proactive change or modification made in advance to prevent future problems or to gain advantage before a competing action occurs
The company made a preemptive adjustment to its pricing strategy before the market downturn.
A empresa fez um ajuste preventivo em sua estratégia de preços antes da queda do mercado.
2. In finance or economics, an anticipatory modification to parameters, rates, or policies to address potential issues
The central bank announced a preemptive adjustment to interest rates.
O banco central anunciou um ajuste preventivo nas taxas de juros.
3. In military or security contexts, a precautionary action taken to neutralize a threat before it materializes
The defense strategy included preemptive adjustments to troop positioning.
A estratégia de defesa incluiu ajustes preventivos no posicionamento das tropas.