priority-first approach
noun phraseUK /praɪˈɒrəti fɜːst əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /praɪˈɔːrəti fɜːrst əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of doing things where you do the most important thing first.
Using a priority-first approach, she finished her homework before playing games.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A project management style that tackles the most critical tasks before less urgent ones.
The team adopted a priority-first approach to meet the deadline.
3. A decision-making method that ranks options by importance before acting.
With a priority-first approach, the committee chose safety over speed.
4. A learning strategy that studies the most essential material before extra details.
Her priority-first approach helped her pass the exam with less stress.