Engels

priority

gb/pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/ us/pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/
B1 Engels
~ 1800
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Zelfstandig naamwoord B1 entity
1

most important thing to do

Something that is more important than other things and should be done first.

Gebruikspatroon: [something] is a priority
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'priority' with 'preference'. 'Priority' means importance in order of action, while 'preference' means liking something more than something else.
Synoniemen
precedence (More formal term often used in legal or official contexts.) | importance (A broader term, not necessarily about order of action.)
Antoniemen
low priority (Indicates something is less important and can be done later.) | nonessential (Describes something not necessary to address immediately.)
Woordcombinaties
top priority |set priorities |main priority |high priority |first priority
Thema's
daily life |business |planning |work |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • Improving customer service is our top priority.
  • My main priority right now is finishing the project.
  • Safety should always be your first priority.
  • We need to set clear priorities before starting the work.
  • Education is a high priority for the government.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • My priority is to finish my homework.
  • Safety is our top priority.
  • Work is my main priority today.
  • We must set our priorities.
  • Family is my first priority.
Zelfstandig naamwoord technical B2 entity
2

status for earlier handling

A special status for something so it is done or sent before other things.

Synoniemen
urgency (Focuses on time sensitivity rather than official order.)
Antoniemen
standard service (Normal processing without faster handling.)
Woordcombinaties
priority mail |priority support |priority access
Thema's
technology |logistics |business |communication |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • This package was sent via priority mail.
  • Customers with a premium account get priority support.
  • Emergency calls are given priority by the system.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I sent the letter by priority mail.
  • VIP guests get priority entry.
  • We give priority service to members.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
priority
IPA
GB/pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/
US/pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
pri - or - ity (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: priority
  • Plural: priorities, priority
Woordfamilie
Forms
priorities noun
Core family
prioritize verb B2
Related words
prior adjective B1
Advanced or less common
prioritization noun
Uitdrukkingen

high priority

1
/hˈaɪ pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/
fixed phrase

very important and urgent

Very important and needing quick attention or action.

Voorbeelden
  • This issue is a high priority for the team.
  • The police treat missing children cases as high priority.

take priority over

1
/tˈeɪk pɹaɪˈɔɹəti ˈoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase

be more important than something else

To be more important than something else and be done or dealt with first.

Voorbeelden
  • Your health should take priority over your work.
  • In this case, safety takes priority over speed.

top priority

1
/tˈɑp pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/
fixed phrase

most important thing to do first

The most important thing that must be done before anything else.

Voorbeelden
  • Customer safety is our top priority.
  • Finishing the report is my top priority this week.

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