Japanese phrase
先に___を進めてください。 saki ni ___ o susu me te ku da sa i
Meaning
Please proceed with ___ first.
When to use it
Asks that something be handled before another task. It is a polite request often used in workplace discussions when the speaker wants work to continue without waiting.
Example dialogue
資料は後で確認します。 shi ryō wa ato de kaku nin shi ma su
I will review the materials later.
では、先に会議を進めてください。 de wa saki ni kai gi o susu me te ku da sa i
Then, please proceed with the meeting first.