front: význam a definície

The forward part or surface, as of a building.

The area, location, or position directly before or ahead.

A position of leadership or superiority.

The forehead or face, especially of a bird or other animal.

Demeanor or bearing, especially in the presence of danger or difficulty.

An outward, often feigned, appearance or manner: They put up a good front.

Land bordering a lake, river, or street.

A promenade along the water at a resort.

A detachable part of a man's dress shirt covering the chest; a dickey.

The most forward line of a combat force.

The area of contact between opposing combat forces; a battlefront.

Meteorology The interface between air masses of different temperatures or densities.

A field of activity: the economic front.

A group or movement uniting various individuals or organizations for the achievement of a common purpose; a coalition.

A nominal leader lacking in real authority; a figurehead.

An apparently respectable person, group, or business used as a cover for secret or illegal activities.

Archaic The first part; the beginning.

Archaic The face; the countenance.

Of, relating to, aimed at, or located in the front: the front lines; the front row; front property on Lake Tahoe.

Linguistics Designating vowels produced at or toward the front of the oral cavity, such as the vowels of green and get.

To look out on; face: a house that fronts the ocean.

To meet in opposition; confront.

To provide a front for.

To serve as a front for.

Music To lead (a group of musicians): "Goodman . . . became the first major white bandleader to front an integrated group” ( Bill Barol).