Priorities Meaning in English

word · lemma: priority

US

/pɹaɪˈɔɹətiz/

pry-OR-i-teez

UK

/pɹaɪˈɒɹɪtiz/

pry-OR-i-teez

Definition

Things that are more important than others and need to be dealt with first. Having priorities helps you decide what you should focus on.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in the plural ('set your priorities'). Common collocations: 'top priorities', 'change priorities', 'get your priorities straight'. Often used in work, school, or personal life contexts.

• Spanish: prioridades
• Portuguese (BR): prioridades
• Portuguese (PT): prioridades
• Chinese (Simplified): 优先事项
• Chinese (Traditional): 優先事項
• Hindi: प्राथमिकताएँ
• Arabic: الأولويات
• Bengali: অগ্রাধিকারসমূহ
• Russian: приоритеты
• Japanese: 優先事項
• Vietnamese: ưu tiên
• Korean: 우선순위
• Turkish: öncelikler
• Urdu: ترجیحات
• Indonesian: prioritas

Example Sentences

You should decide on your priorities before starting the project.

basic

School and family are my top priorities right now.

basic

It is important to set clear priorities in life.

basic

Sometimes you have to change your priorities when life gets busy.

natural

Let’s get our priorities straight before we make any big decisions.

natural

She always puts her kids at the top of her priorities.

natural