Frontline
Pronunciation: /ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/
Frontline (noun)
- the area where fighting happens in a war
- people who do the most important work in a situation
Examples
- The soldiers were sent to the frontline.
- Supplies were urgently needed at the frontline.
Common collocations: hold the frontline, advance to the frontline, frontline staff, frontline workers, frontline experience
Frontline (adjective)
- directly involved in important or difficult activities
Examples
- She has frontline experience in crisis management.
- Frontline duties require quick decision-making.