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In the forefront Meaning in English

expression

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɔɹˌfɹənt
in thuh FOR-frunt
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɔːfɹʌnt
in THUH-FAW-frunt

Definition

Describes someone or something that is leading or playing a prominent, important role in a particular area, activity, or movement.

Usage & Nuances

This is a semi-formal, often positive phrase used to highlight innovation, leadership, or being among the leading participants ('in the forefront of technology', 'in the forefront of change'). Not commonly used in casual speech. Distinct from 'in front' (physical position) and from 'at the forefront' (similar, but 'in' sounds slightly more figurative or sectorial).

Spanish: a la vanguardia - al frentePortuguese (BR): na linha de frente - na vanguardaPortuguese (PT): na linha da frente - na vanguardaChinese (Simplified): 处于前沿 - 处于最前线Chinese (Traditional): 處於前線 - 處於最前沿Hindi: सबसे आगे - अग्रिम पंक्ति मेंArabic: في الطليعة - في المقدمةBengali: অগ্রভাগে - অগ্রসারিতেRussian: в авангарде - на переднем плане (роль)Japanese: 最前線で - 先頭に立ってVietnamese: đi đầu - ở tuyến đầu - ở vị trí tiên phongKorean: 최전선에 - 선두에Turkish: ön safta - öncülükteUrdu: صفِ اول میں - پیش پیشIndonesian: di garis depan - di garda terdepan

Example Sentences

The company is in the forefront of medical research.

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He wants to be in the forefront of climate change solutions.

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Women are in the forefront of this movement.

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Our brand aims to stay in the forefront when it comes to innovation.

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Tech companies are constantly fighting to remain in the forefront of their field.

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You’ll find her in the forefront of every big project around here.

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