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/ˌtɑp praɪɔrɪˈtiː/ · top pri-or-i-ty
noun
  1. Relatively highest importance. The company's top priority is to meet the customer's needs.
  2. Item of highest importance. The top priority on the to-do list was to finish the project on time.
adjective
  1. Of the highest level of importance. The top-priority meeting was scheduled for the next morning.
  2. To be done before doing anything else. The top priority for the team was to resolve the critical issue.
Did you know? The phrase 'top priority' has become a common expression in business and everyday language, often used to emphasize the importance of a particular task or goal.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 29, 2026