forefront
ˈfɔːrfrʌnt
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Definition of forefront - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

leading positionmost important or advanced position or part
  • She is at the forefront of medical research.
  • Innovation is at the forefront of this company.
  • The issue remains at the forefront of debate.
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Expressions with forefront

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in a leading or important position
She is at the forefront of the campaign for equal rights.
make something more prominent or noticeable
The campaign aims to bring climate change to the forefront.
move to a leading or prominent position
Her innovative ideas have come to the forefront of the company's strategy.
leading or most important in a field
She is in the forefront of medical research.
indicate being at the leading edge of a field or activity
She is at the very forefront of medical research.
leading in a particular field or area
This company is the forefront of technology innovation.

Origin of forefront

Old English, fore (before) + front (foremost part)

Terms with forefront included in their meaning

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lead
at the forefront or leading position
innovation
representing the forefront of advancement in a field
technology
forefront of practice or technology
leadership
be at the forefront of an activity
leadership
be at the forefront or in the leading position
leadership
people at the forefront of a movement
leadership
at the forefront of an action or movement
innovation
being at the forefront of innovation or development

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  1. French:avant-garde, ...
  2. German:Spitze, ...
  3. Italian:prima linea, ...
  4. Spanish:vanguardia, ...
  5. Portuguese:vanguarda, ...
  6. Chinese:前沿, ...
  7. Japanese:最前線, ...
  8. Arabic:طَلِيعَةٌ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲזִית, ...
  10. Russian:передний край, ...
  11. Ukrainian:передова, ...
  12. Hindi:अग्रिम पंक्ति, ...
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