Come before | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Come before

/kʌm bɪ'fɔː/

B1

Intermediate

1. To be judged or decided by a person or group with authority.

  • The case will come before the Supreme Court next month.
  • Before making any decisions, the proposal must come before the board of directors.

2. To be more important or prioritized over something else.

  • Safety should always come before convenience.
  • For her, family comes before everything else.

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