give priority

phrase

: to deal with or do (something) first

These problems are important and should be given priority (over others).

—often + to

Give priority to the people who have been waiting the longest.

Examples of give priority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The decisions follow a nationwide call from India’s Ministry of Ports and Shipping to ports and terminal operators to actively coordinate with shipping industry players and give priority consideration to all export cargo returning from the Middle East. — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026

The columbarium would serve Irvine residents, but give priority to veterans. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026

After receiving 42 applications for the units, Corley said, the YMCA was selecting the first residents, aiming to give priority to young families. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026

The plan would give priority to investing in sectors such as semiconductors and critical minerals, said the report, which cited documents and people familiar with the discussions. — Pia Singh,alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for give priority

• authority
• majority
• minority
• seniority
• sonority
• sorority
• exteriority
• inferiority
• superiority