go before

柯林斯詞典

1. PHRASAL VERB Something that has gone before has happened or been discussed at an earlier time. 之前發(fā)生; 之前被討論
This is a rejection of most of what has gone before. 這是對(duì)先前討論過的大部分內(nèi)容的否定。
2. PHRASAL VERB To go before a judge, tribunal, or court of law means to be present there as part of an official or legal process. 提交給 (法官、審判員、法庭等)
The case went before Justice Henry on December 23 and was adjourned. 這個(gè)案件于12月23日提交給了亨利法官，之后被延期。