priority
Collocations
8(noun.)
ADJ
high, main, major, number one, top
first, immediate, urgent
Improving safety in the workplace became an immediate priority after the accident.
low
Getting exercise has been a low priority for me since I started my new job.
VERB + PRIORITY
choose, decide on, determine, identify, sort out
We need to identify our priorities before planning the new project.
get, have, take
Finding a good school for my son has taken priority over everything else this year.
give sb/sth
The hospital gave priority to emergency patients during the crisis.
PREP
~ over
His health took priority over everything else during his recovery.
PHRASES
a list of priorities, order of priority
The company reviewed its list of priorities and decided to focus on improving customer service first.