COME BEFORE

а> предшествовать Did the invention of the telephone, come before the end of the last century? б> превосходить кого-л. рангом Members of the Royal Family come before lords and ladies. в> быть более важным, чем что-л. Consideration of a fellow worker's health must come before my own professional pride. г> представать перед судом When you come before the judge, you must speak the exact truth. д> рассматриваться Your suggestion came before the board of directors yesterday, but I haven't heard the result of their meeting.