prioritize /praɪˈɒrɪˌtaɪz/ ( prioritizing, prioritized, prioritizes )

BRIT also prioritise

• 1. 

  V-T If you prioritize something, you treat it as more important than other things. 优先考虑

  例：

  Prioritize your own wants rather than constantly thinking about others.

  优先考虑你自己的需要，而不要总想着别人。

• 2. 

  V-T If you prioritize the tasks that you have to do, you decide which are the most important and do them first. 确定 (任务) 优先顺序

  例：

  Make lists of what to do and prioritize your tasks.

  把你要做的事情列出来，确定任务的轻重缓急。