take priority
[teɪk praɪˈɒrɪti]
verb phrase
ter prioridade
1. to be considered more important than something else; to rank higher in order of importance
Safety must take priority over speed in construction work.
A segurança deve ter prioridade sobre a velocidade no trabalho de construção.
2. to receive preferential treatment or attention
The emergency case took priority in the hospital queue.
O caso de emergência teve prioridade na fila do hospital.
3. to be placed first in a list of tasks or concerns
Family matters take priority for him during the holidays.
Assuntos familiares têm prioridade para ele durante as férias.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian business, healthcare, and emergency contexts. In Brazil, it reflects the cultural importance of hierarchy and order of importance in decision-making, while in the USA it emphasizes the pragmatic need to manage resources and attention efficiently.
NYC Slang
gotta be first in line; jump the queue
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