Advertisement
Advertisement
front line
[fruhnt lahyn]
noun
Military.front.
the place where in-person essential work is carried out, especially in jobs that may involve some risk, as in policing, healthcare, emergency services, public transit, grocery, warehouse, and delivery work.
Our bookstore extends a discount to all the teachers, aides, specialists, librarians, and therapists who are on the front line serving our children in schools every day.
the visible forefront in any action, activity, or field.
TV reporters are constantly involved in the front line of events.
Football.front four.
Basketball.front court.
front line
noun
military the most advanced military units or elements in a battle
the most advanced, exposed, or conspicuous element in any activity or situation
frontline.(modifier)
of, relating to, or suitable for the front line of a military formation
frontline troops
of, relating to, or suitable for public service and business employees who are in direct contact with the public
frontline staff
to the fore; advanced, conspicuous, etc
frontline news
of or relating to a country bordering on or close to a hostile country or scene of armed conflict
leaders of the frontline states attended the summit
Word History and Origins
Origin of front line1
Example Sentences
They say the GHF has militarised the aid supply, endangering civilians who also have to cross front lines to get to the distribution sites, while disadvantaging the weak and sick.
Immigrant advocates at the front lines of deportation battles are facing death threats, probes from Republicans and a diminished funding base.
And yet the region’s two largest police agencies are suddenly on the front lines of the Trump administration’s crackdown, clashing in the street with demonstrators — most peaceful and some seemingly intent on causing mayhem.
They reached the front line and hurled eggs at the officers, who fired into the fleeing crowd with riot guns.
He added that moving away from paper communication could free up funding for front line services.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse