先立つ

Meaning

1. v5tvi
   to lead; to take the lead (in doing something)
2. v5tvi
   to precede; to go before; to take precedence
3. v5tvi
   to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.)
4. v5tvi
   to be a prerequisite

Example sentences

• 話し合いのもとにするために、ミーティングに先立ち、皆様からいただいた提案をとりまとめてみました。

  I have tried to compile the ideas that you proposed prior to the meeting, so that we can use them as the base for the discussion.

• 彼女は息子に先立たれた。

  She was bereaved of a son.

• 彼は息子に先立たれた。

  He was bereaved of his son.