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fronting

/ˈfrʌntɪŋ/

frontingnoun

frontings

Translations

фронтинг

The company was accused of fronting to hide illegal activities.

Компания была обвинена во фронтинге для сокрытия незаконной деятельности.

Definitions

The act of placing something at the front or forefront.

The fronting of the store with new signage attracted more customers.

A phonological process in which a sound is pronounced further to the front of the vocal tract than some reference point.

In some dialects, the fronting of certain vowels is a common feature.

A syntactic process in which a word or phrase is moved to the beginning of a clause for emphasis or topicalisation.

In German, topic fronting places the object before the verb for emphasis.

Synonyms

front

leading edge

vanguard

forefront

frontinggerund / present participle

/ˈfrʌntɪŋ/

Definitions

Situated at, moving toward, or forming the front; foremost.

The fronting troops reached the city gates by dawn.

Synonyms

acting as a front

frontnoun

Definitions

The foremost part or surface of something.

The front of the building was decorated with beautiful murals.

A position or place directly before or ahead.

She stood at the front of the line, waiting for her turn.

A facade or outward appearance, often used to conceal a different reality.

His cheerful demeanor was just a front to hide his true feelings.

A boundary or line separating two different air masses, often associated with weather changes.

The cold front brought a sudden drop in temperature and heavy rain.

A particular area of activity or interest.

On the business front, the company is planning to expand internationally.

A group or organization that serves as a cover for another, often illegal, activity.

The charity was actually a front for money laundering operations.

The line or area where opposing armed forces meet and engage in combat.

Troops were deployed to the northern front during the conflict.

Boldness or impudence; nerve.

You've got a lot of front to show up after what happened.

frontverb

fronting

Gerund

fronted

Past Simple

fronted

Past Participle

fronting

Gerund

/frʌnt/

Translations

выступать

She will front the campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

Она будет выступать в кампании по повышению осведомленности о изменении климата.

Additional translations

столкнуться

выйти

Definitions

To face or be positioned towards a particular direction.

The house fronts the ocean, offering a stunning view.

To lead or be the main representative of a group or organization.

She was chosen to front the new marketing campaign.

To provide an advance payment or loan.

He agreed to front the money for the project until the funding came through.

To act as a cover or facade for something.

The small shop was actually fronting for a larger illegal operation.

To cover the front of (a building or object) with a particular material.

The storefront was fronted with polished granite tiles.

To confront or challenge (someone), especially in a bold or aggressive manner.

She fronted him about the missing money.

Synonyms

frontadjective

Definitions

Located at or forming the front part of something.

The front door of the house was painted red.

Relating to the forward part or surface of something.

The front row seats at the concert offered the best view.

Facing forward or directed towards the front.

The front-facing camera on the phone is perfect for selfies.

frontadverb

Definitions

At or toward the front; ahead.

The scouts rode front to warn the rest of the party of any danger.