Why the second thing “took priority” over the first? What are some high level priorities such as priority list and job/job training?

Priority: A

• thing is regarded as more important than another. “housework didn’t figure high on her list of priorities”
• the fact or condition of being considered or treated as more important. Why the safety of a country takes priority over any other
• matter? Synonyms: primary concern, most important consideration, major issue “Priority is given to to those with press

passes.”