prioritize others
[praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz ˈʌðəz]
verb phrase
priorizar os outros
1. to regard or treat someone else's needs, interests, or welfare as more important than one's own
She tends to prioritize others over her own well-being, often sacrificing her own happiness.
Ela tende a priorizar os outros em detrimento do seu próprio bem-estar, frequentemente sacrificando sua própria felicidade.
2. to arrange or schedule tasks and responsibilities in a way that places emphasis on serving or helping other people first
In customer service roles, employees are trained to prioritize others' needs and concerns.
Em funções de atendimento ao cliente, os funcionários são treinados para priorizar as necessidades e preocupações dos outros.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'prioritizing others' carries complex social connotations. In the USA, it is often viewed positively in professional and caregiving contexts but may be seen as enabling in personal relationships. In Brazil, family-oriented culture traditionally values prioritizing family members, though modern individualism is shifting perspectives. The phrase can indicate admirable altruism but also potentially unhealthy codependency depending on context.
NYC Slang
put others before yourself; be a ride-or-die for people
Related Idioms & Phrases
put others before yourself
have your priorities straight
come second to someone
put someone else's needs first
self-sacrifice
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