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Plural
priorities
1
the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others
- Safety is always a top priority in our workplace.
- She made her family her main priority after her promotion.
- The firefighter’s first priority was to save the trapped residents.
- Reducing costs has become a priority for the struggling business.
- He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities.
Synonyms:
2
something that is given or regarded as more important than others
Antonyms:
3
a special status or privilege that gives someone or something the right to be dealt with before others
- Buses take priority over other vehicles on the road.
- Priority is given to traffic already on the roundabout.
- Students with disabilities have priority access to the lift.