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Phrase(s): put someone or something ahead (of someone or something)
1. to move or place someone or something in front of someone or something. • The teacher put Freddie ahead of Mike, because Mike had been disrespectful. • Don’t put him ahead! I didn’t do anything. 2. to think of someone or something as more important than someone or something. • I put Gerry ahead of Betty as far as strength is concerned. • Yes, I would put Gary ahead. • She put herself ahead of everyone else and expected special treatment.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs