( BrE also pri·ori·tise ) / praɪˈɒrətaɪz; NAmE -ˈɔːr-; -ˈɑːr-/ verb
1.
to put tasks, problems, etc. in order of importance, so that you can deal with the most important first :
[ vn ]
You should make a list of all the jobs you have to do and prioritize them.
[also v ]
2.
[ vn ] ( formal ) to treat sth as being more important than other things :
The organization was formed to prioritize the needs of older people.
► pri·ori·tiza·tion , pri·ori·tisa·tion / praɪˌɒrətaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmE -ˌɔːrətəˈz-; -ˌɑːrə-/ noun [ U ]