Plain English Meaning
Choosing what to do first when several things need doing at once, so that the most important task gets your attention before the less important ones.
Full Definition
In aviation workload management, the act of deciding which tasks must be handled first based on their importance to safe flight, and which can be deferred or delegated. Prioritizing follows the standard order of aviate, navigate, communicate — fly the airplane first, manage its path second, then handle radio and other tasks.
Context Anchor
Used when managing cockpit tasks during busy moments, such as takeoff, landing, weather changes, abnormal situations, or heavy radio traffic.