front line

noun
UK: /ˌfrʌnt ˈlaɪn/
US: /ˌfrʌnt ˈlaɪn/

  1. The part of an army that is closest to the enemy.

    1. He served on the front line.
    2. The soldiers on the front line faced intense fighting and constant danger.

  2. The most important position in an activity or organization.

    1. Nurses are on the front line.
    2. Social workers are on the front line of efforts to combat poverty and homelessness.

Synonyms

battlefield forefront vanguard
front line verb

  1. To work in a position where you deal directly with customers or the public.

    1. She front lines the customer service.
    2. The medical personnel front line the healthcare efforts, facing risks daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "front line" in English means: The part of an army that is closest to the enemy., The most important position in an activity or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "front line" is /ˌfrʌnt ˈlaɪn/ in British English and /ˌfrʌnt ˈlaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "front line": battlefield, forefront, vanguard.

Example usage of "front line": "He served on the front line.". More examples on the page.