prioritize
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/praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/
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/praɪˈɒrətaɪz/
to arrange things by how important they are and do the most important ones first
To manage your time effectively, you should prioritize your tasks.
to consider something more important than other things
The company decided to prioritize the safety of its employees.