put before

: to place in a specified position or relationship : lay

: to move in a specified direction

: to send (something, such as a weapon or missile) into or through something : thrust

: a throw made with an overhand pushing motion

: an option to sell a specified amount of a security (such as a stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time — compare call 3d

: being in place : fixed, set

: in advance : ahead

: at an earlier time

: forward of : in front of

: in the presence of

: under the jurisdiction or consideration of

: earlier than the time that

: sooner or quicker than

: so that … do not