come before
/K AH1 M B IH0 F AO1 R/verb
- 1
To appear publicly in front of someone superior.
“He was summoned to come before the king.”
- 2
To be of greater importance (than)
“Looking out for your family should come before making money.”
- 3
To be judged, decided or discussed by authority.
“Jones' behavior will come before the board of directors.”
- 4
To precede.
“F comes before G in the alphabet.”
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