- to lead; to take the lead (in doing something)
- to precede; to go before; to take precedence
- to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.)
- to be a prerequisite
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; intransitive verb
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I have tried to compile the ideas that you proposed prior to the meeting, so that we can use them as the base for the discussion.
A sailor frequently has no time to get his sea legs after leaving port before a battle starts.
The purpose of the meeting is to make a plan for a new product prior to the Product Development Meeting in January.