frontline — the most advanced or important position in a field of activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the most advanced or important position in a field of activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrʌntlaɪn/
Korean meaning: 최전선, 맨 앞줄
Korean pronunciation: **프런**트라인
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy is truly a frontline hero during my exam week!
- Teachers are frontline workers in the battle against student ignorance.
- Nurses work on the frontline of patient care every day.
frontline
NOUN//ˈfrʌntlaɪn//
the most advanced or important position in a field of activity
the most advanced or important position in a field of activity
Racing the deadline from the frontline, she draws truth's outline!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1900년대 초 군사 용어에서 시작되어 'front(앞)'과 'line(선)'이 합쳐진 합성어로, 전쟁에서 적과 직접 마주하는 최전방 라인을 의미하다가 점차 다양한 분야의 '최전선'을 표현하는 말로 확장되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy is truly a frontline hero during my exam week!”
“Teachers are frontline workers in the battle against student ignorance.”
“Nurses work on the frontline of patient care every day.”
“Customer service representatives are frontline employees who deal directly with complaints.”
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