[adj. fruhnt-lohd; v. fruhnt-lohd] 
| 1. | Also, front-loaded. front-loading (def. 1). |
| 2. | to load or fill from the front: to front-load a washing machine; to front-load a video recorder. |
| 3. | to put in from the front; insert: to front-load eight pounds of clothing; to front-load a cassette. |
| 4. | to make fees, costs, commissions, etc., applicable at the beginning of (a contract, designated period, or the like): The striking teachers prefer to front-load their fringe benefits. Compare back-load. |
| 5. | to concentrate maximum effort on (an activity) at the outset: The politician front-loaded his campaigning. |
