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.