toppriority

noun
UK /ˌtɒp praɪˈɒrəti/
US /ˌtɑːp praɪˈɔːrəti/

The most important thing to do first.

Finishing my homework is my top priority before I can play.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The thing a person cares about most.

Keeping her family safe was her top priority.

3. The job that must be done before all others.

The team made fixing the leak their top priority.

4. The most urgent item on a list.

Water and food were the top priority after the storm.