prioritize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /praɪˈɔːr.ɪ.taɪz/

Definition

To arrange items or tasks in order of importance so that the most critical ones are addressed first.

Examples

• Successful managers always prioritize the needs of their team over personal convenience.

• You should prioritize your health by getting enough sleep every night.

• The committee decided to prioritize funding for local schools in the new budget.

How to Use prioritize

prioritize over (prepositional phrase)

to treat one thing as more important than another — "We must prioritize safety over speed."

prioritize tasks (collocation)

to organize work items by urgency — "He needs to prioritize his tasks to finish on time."

Synonyms of prioritize

Words with a similar meaning to prioritize:

• rank
• order
• highlight
• foreground

Antonyms of prioritize

Words with the opposite meaning to prioritize:

• neglect
• ignore

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