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   Front line

   /ˌfrənt ˈlīn/

   

   noun

   • 1. the military line or part of an army that is closest to the enemy: "forces will be stationed on the front line"
   • ▪ the position of dealing directly with the most dangerous or important part of a situation, especially in a role regarded as vital for the community: "these workers are on the front lines and we value the effort and sacrifices they are making"
   • ▪ the most important or influential position in a debate or movement: "it is doctors who are on the front line of the euthanasia debate"

   adjective

   • 1. stationed on the military line that is closest to the enemy: "front-line troops"
   • ▪ dealing directly with the most dangerous or important part of a situation, especially in a role regarded as vital for the community: "frontline staff"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRONT-LINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRONT-LINE meaning: 1. involved in fighting during a war: 2. close to the place where opposing armies meet and fight…. Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRONT LINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · The front line of an organization or activity is the most important and active part. Hospitals are the front line of the NHS. A major concern is that front-line healthcare workers are the ones getting sick.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfrontline adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of frontline adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Front line definition: located or designed to be used at a military front line. See examples of FRONT LINE used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › front+lineFront line - definition of front line by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Military) 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) a. of, relating to, or suitable for the front line of a military formation: frontline troops. b.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › front lines&FRONTLINE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   of, relating to, or involving the forefront in any action, activity, or field: a frontline TV reporter. highly experienced or proficient in the performance of one's duties.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRONTLINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · FRONTLINE definition: of, at, on, or forming a front line | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.