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to come before
[phrase form: come]
01
to have a higher priority or importance compared to someone or something else
Examples
The safety and well-being of our employees should always come before any other considerations.
In this court of law, justice and fairness come before personal interests.
02
to appear or be presented prior to something else
Examples
The appetizers will come before the main course in the dinner menu.
The opening act will come before the headline performer in the concert lineup.
03
to stand in front of or face a person or authority for judgment or evaluation
Examples
The defendant will come before the judge to present their case in the courtroom.
The accused will come before a disciplinary committee for a hearing on the alleged misconduct.
