[take] priority
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to be considered as more urgent or significant than something else
- In emergency situations, saving lives takes priority over all other concerns.
- The project's completion date had to take priority over other tasks this week.
- Family matters should always take priority when making important decisions.
- The safety of the passengers on the flight must take priority in all decisions made by the pilot.
- When managing your time, important tasks should take priority over less crucial ones.