a confident businesswoman quickly stands up and raises her hand to speak before her colleague can present. She holds up her own presentation folder while her colleague sits back down looking surprised. The woman had anticipated her colleague's move and acted first to secure the speaking opportunity. Her quick action prevented the other person from taking the floor. Other meeting attendees look between the two presenters with interested expressions. The board members at the head of the table nod approvingly at the woman's initiative. taking action first to prevent someone else from doing something or to replace their intended action