先立って

Meaning

1. exp
   prior to; before; in advance of
2. nadv
   the other day; some time ago; recently

Example sentences

• 海戦に先立って出港したからには、乗組員が船に慣れる時間がないことが、しばしばあるものだ。

  A sailor frequently has no time to get his sea legs after leaving port before a battle starts.

• 会に先立って彼らは夕食をとった。

  Prior to the meeting, they had dinner.