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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in early 20th-century military terminology as a compound of 'front' and 'line', initially denoting the foremost line of battle where troops directly engaged the enemy. The word later expanded metaphorically to describe the leading edge or vanguard in various professional and social contexts beyond warfare.
Breakdown
front (forward position) + line (boundary or series), forming a compound that literally means 'the line at the front' or foremost position.
🎵Rhyme
🔗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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