This is the 2917th most frequent Dutch word.
alvorens
"Alvorens" means "before" or "prior to."
In this sentence, 'alvorens' is used as a conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause that expresses an action preceding the main action.
Alvorens naar de winkel te gaan, controleer ik mijn boodschappenlijst.
Before going to the store, I check my shopping list.
Here, 'alvorens' is used to show the sequence of actions, with one action (reading the manual) being done before the other.
Hij las de handleiding alvorens de machine op te starten.
He read the manual before starting the machine.
'Alvorens' here indicates that the analysis precedes the taking of measures, emphasizing the preparatory nature of the first action.