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front line
noun
1.
front ( def 9 ).
2.
the visible forefront in any action, activity, or field: TV reporters are constantly involved in the front line of events.
3.
Football. front four.
4.
Origin:
1915–20
1915–20
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adjective
1.
located or designed to be used at a military front line: a front-line ambulance helicopter.
2.
of, pertaining to, or involving the forefront in any action, activity, or field: a front-line TV reporter.
3.
highly experienced or proficient in the performance of one's duties.
Origin:
1910–15
1910–15
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| front line | |
| —n | |
| 1. | military the most advanced military units or elements in a battle |
| 2. | the most advanced, exposed, or conspicuous element in any activity or situation |
| 3. | (modifier) frontline |
| a. of, relating to, or suitable for the front line of a military formation: frontline troops | |
| b. (Brit) of, relating to, or suitable for public service and business employees who are in direct contact with the public: frontline staff | |
| c. to the fore; advanced, conspicuous, etc: frontline news | |
| d. 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 | |
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