the front line

the front line
the front line UK US noun [S] (also frontline)
the place or the area of activity where important, interesting, or difficult things are happening: on the front line of sth »

This rural Brazilian city is making a name for itself as being on the front line of the wireless revolution.

be in the front line »

Accountants are in the front line in the fight against criminal financing.

WORKPLACE the part of a business that deals directly with customers and the public, or that makes a product: »

Hourly, low-wage workers are now on the front line of commerce interacting with the public.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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