prioritize

Etymology

From priority + -ize.

verb

1. (transitive) To value, do, or choose something first, or before other things.
   "When I don't have time to buy everything at the store, I prioritize fresh fruit and vegetables over foods like rice or noodles."
2. (transitive, intransitive) To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance.
3. (transitive) To rank something as having high priority.