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   front line

   /ˌfrʌnt ˈlʌɪn/

   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 › dictionary › englishFRONT-LINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRONTLINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRONTLINE definition: 1. used to describe an employee who deals directly with customers, or who is directly involved in…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frontlineFrontline Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 9, 2012 · front line: [noun] an area of potential or actual conflict or struggle.

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

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   7 meanings: 1. military the most advanced military units or elements in a battle 2. the most advanced, exposed, or conspicuous.... Click for more definitions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRONTLINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRONTLINE meaning: 1. used to describe an employee who deals directly with customers, or who is directly involved in…. Learn more.

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

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   in the most important or dangerous position; doing essential work that puts you at risk. frontline troops; nurses and other frontline staff; frontline healthcare workers

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › front lineFRONT LINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › frontlineFRONTLINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Frontline definition: located or designed to be used at a military front line. See examples of FRONTLINE used in a sentence.

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

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    Define front line. front line synonyms, front line pronunciation, front line translation, English dictionary definition of front line. n. also front line 1. A front or boundary, especially one between military, political, or ideological positions.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › front-line_nfront line noun & adjective - Oxford English Dictionary

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    See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. front line has developed meanings and uses in subjects including . military (late 1600s ... front line is in frequency band 5, which contains words occurring between 1 and 10 times per million words in modern written English.