Meaning of the word "put before" in English

What does "put before" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

put before

US /pʊt bɪˈfɔːr/
UK /pʊt bɪˈfɔː/

Phrasal Verb

to consider something to be more important than something else

Example:
You should always put your family before your career.
The company decided to put profits before employee welfare.