take priority

phrase

: to be dealt with or done first

I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.

Examples of take priority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chicago Police Department squad cars, marked and unmarked, regularly pass through, too, but the Harrison (11th) District remains one of the city’s most violent — and the frequent 911 calls and other, more violent crimes take priority. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

The chaos that surrounded the supply chains forced the healthcare industry to reconsider what should take priority when choosing a supplier. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026

One woman argued that every month should be family month, while another argued that there were many other issues, like healthcare, that should take priority. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

After planting, root growth and development should take priority. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

Rhymes for take priority

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