- front
- noun1》 the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used first.↘the position directly ahead.↘the forward-facing part of a person's body.2》 the foremost line or part of an armed force; the furthest position that an army has reached.↘[often in names] an organized political group: the Patriotic Front.3》 Meteorology the boundary of an advancing mass of air, in particular the leading edge (warm front) or trailing edge (cold front) of the warm sector of a low-pressure system.4》 a particular situation or sphere of operation: good news on the jobs front.5》 a deceptive appearance or mode of behaviour assumed by someone to conceal truth or genuine feelings.↘a person or organization serving as a cover for subversive activities.6》 boldness and confidence of manner.adjective1》 of or at the front.2》 Phonetics (of a vowel sound) formed by raising the tongue towards the hard palate.verb1》 have the front facing towards.↘place or be placed at the front of.2》 provide with a front or facing.3》 lead or be at the forefront of.↘present or host (a television or radio programme).4》 act as a front for.5》 Phonetics articulate (a vowel sound) with the tongue further forward.6》 (often front up) Austral./NZ make an appearance; turn up.↘archaic or Austral./NZ confront.Phrasesfront of house Brit. the parts of a theatre in front of the proscenium arch.↘the business of a theatre that concerns the audience, such as ticket sales.in front1》 in a position just ahead or further forward.2》 on the front part or side.3》 (in front of) in the presence of.out front chiefly N. Amer. at or to the front; in front.Derivativesfrontless adjectivefrontmost adjectivefrontward adjective & adverbfrontwards adverbOriginME: from OFr. front (n.), fronter (v.), from L. frons, front- 'forehead, front'.
English new terms dictionary. 2014.