prioritise UK /pɹaɪˈɒɹ.ə.taɪz/US /pɹaɪˈoɹ.ə.taɪz/ verb3 •To value, do, or choose something first, or before other things.When I don't have time to buy everything at the store, I prioritize fresh fruit and vegetables over foods like rice or noodles. •To rank something as having high priority. •To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance. formsprioritised · prioritising · prioritises