Idiom
prior to
Meaning
before a specific time or event. You use this in more formal writing or speech to show that one thing happened first.
Examples
“Please finish your work prior to the meeting.”
“You must submit your application prior to the deadline if you want to be considered for the position.”
“The committee reviewed the historical evidence prior to making a final decision regarding the preservation of the ancient site.”
Examples
simple
“Please finish your work prior to the meeting.”
contextual
“You must submit your application prior to the deadline if you want to be considered for the position.”
complex
“The committee reviewed the historical evidence prior to making a final decision regarding the preservation of the ancient site.”
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated