Definition
prior to (doing something): previous to, before (doing something)
I will look at this budget proposal prior to giving it to Bruno. I'll check it before I give it to him.
prior: before, previous, earlier
a prior notice advance notice
Pronunciation examples
UK: Prior to meeting Luke, I'd searched for information on him online.
US: The telephone company cancelled my plan without prior notice.
- "You are scheduled for a root canal, so be sure not to eat anything at least six hours prior to your surgery."
- "Please find enclosed copies of our prior communication, as well as the unpaid invoices in question."
- "Let me see... I, Horatio Oléré, agree to the following... will not sell without prior permission from the Board... should I attempt to sell my shares... prosecution."
- "This letter should detail all prior communication that you've had with the client, the outstanding invoices, and the total amount owed to your company."
- "Also, please remember to be available for the thirty minutes prior to the appointment, in case Bruno wishes to begin early."
- "Philip : I review and approve the final billing of our major clients prior to their invoice."
- "-In a recent survey, nearly 70% of customers indicated that they wanted their needs and desires met prior to having to ask."
- "He had a... prior engagement."
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