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front

/ˈfrʌnt/

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noun

plural fronts

[count] :the forward part or surface of something :the part of something that is seen first - usually singular

the front of a shirt

the front of the house [=the part facing the street]

The jacket zips down the front. [=has a zipper that goes from the collar to the waist to open and close it]

There's a picture on the front of the box. [=on the part of the box that usually faces out and that you see first] - see also shop front, storefront

[count] :a place, position, or area that is most forward or is directly ahead - usually singular

The teacher asked her to come (up) to the front of the classroom.

She was sitting in the front of the bus.

[count] :the part of your body that faces forward and includes your face and chest - usually singular

The baby rolled onto his front.

[count] :the part of a book, magazine, etc., that includes the first few pages - usually singular

You'll find that information in the front of the book.

[singular] :a way of behaving that is meant to hide your true feelings, thoughts, etc.

I can't believe that your anger was all just a front! [=that you were pretending to be angry]

She put up a good/brave front, but I know she was very disappointed. [=she acted as if she was not disappointed]

[count] :someone or something that hides or protects an illegal activity

The business is a front for organized crime.

[count] an area where military forces are fighting

The general is sending more troops to the front. - see also home front

an area or field of activity - usually singular

We are making progress on the educational front.

Not much has been happening on the political front.

[count] weather :the place where two large areas of air that are of different temperatures come together - see also cold front, warm front

front to back

of a piece of clothing :with the front where the back should be

He accidentally put the sweater on front to back. [=back to front, backwards]

in front

in a forward position :in an area at the front of something

There was room for one passenger in front, so the rest of us sat in back.

in the leading position in a race or competition

She's still in front, but the other runners are catching up to her. - often used after out

She's still out in front.

in front of

directly before or ahead of (something or someone)

A tree stood in front of the house.

A deer ran (out) in front of the car.

They are frightened of what lies in front of them. [=what is in the future]

in the presence of (someone)

We shouldn't argue in front of the children.

out front

in the area directly before or ahead of something (such as a building)

There was a small statue on the lawn out front.

in the audience

There are about 20,000 screaming fans out front.

united front

a group of people or organizations that join together to achieve a shared goal

We've decided to present a united front against these proposals.

up front

in or at the most forward position

They told us we could sit up front.

informal :before beginning to do something :in advance

He'll do the work, but he insists on being paid up front.

informal :in a direct and honest way

They told me up front that my chances of being selected weren't good. - see also up-front

adjective

always used before a noun

of or relating to the front :located at the front

There's a small statue on the front lawn.

He keeps his wallet in his front pocket.

the front entrance/hall

She likes to sit in the front [=first] row. = She likes front-row seats.

the front door [=the door in the front of a building that is usually the main entrance]

The story appeared on the front page [=the first page] of the newspaper.

We checked into the hotel at the front desk. [=the desk in a building where visitors are greeted]

There is a dent in the car's front end. [=the part of a vehicle that faces forward]

golf - used to refer to the first 9 holes of an 18-hole golf course

He was two over par on the front nine.

front and center

US :in the most important position or area

These issues are front and center in voters' minds.

verb

fronts; fronted; fronting

to have the face or front toward (something) [+ obj]

The house fronts Main Street. [no obj]

The house fronts on/onto Main Street.

[+ obj] to be the leader or lead singer of (a musical group)

He is now fronting a different band.

b Brit :to host or present (a radio or TV program)

He fronts a talk show.

[+ obj] US informal :to give (someone) the money needed to do something (such as to start a business)

The record company will front (them) the money to record the album.

* Các từ tương tự:
front bench, front burner, front line, front loader, front matter, front office, front room, frontage, frontage road