(v): come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
(v): take the place of or have precedence over
(v): take the place or move into the position of
(v): gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
(v): come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
(v): make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
(v): make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
(n): a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
(n): (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make