What does "forefront" mean?

1. (the leading position) the most important or leading position in a group or activity. 2. (to highlight or prioritise) to make something the most important part of a discussion or plan.

How do you use "forefront"?

Usually appears in the phrase 'at the forefront of'. A transitive verb that takes a direct object.

forefront

n. · v.

US //ˈfɔɹˌfɹənt// UK //fˈɔːfɹʌnt// fore·front

1 the leading position (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal

the most important or leading position in a group or activity.

the most prominent or influential position within a field, movement, or social trend.

Example

This company has always been at the forefront of new technology.

Example

The university remains at the forefront of genetic research, consistently securing the highest volume of international grants in the sector.

Usage

Usually appears in the phrase 'at the forefront of'.
- background
- rear
2 to highlight or prioritise (v.)
C2 Proficiency Academic Formal

to make something the most important part of a discussion or plan.

to place an issue, theme, or concept in a position of prominence; to prioritise or emphasise.

Example

The new report seeks to forefront the needs of young workers.

Example

The documentary attempts to forefront the environmental impact of fast fashion, which is often overlooked in mainstream industry discussions.

Usage

A transitive verb that takes a direct object.
- emphasise
- highlight
- prioritise
- marginalise
- ignore

Origin

From Middle English forefrount, forfrount, forefronte, equivalent to fore- + front.

Word family

Verbconfront
Nounbattlefront
Nounbeachfront
Nounforefront
Nounfront
Nounfrontage
Nounfrontrunner
Nounriverfront
Nounstorefront
Nounwaterfront
Adjectivefrontal
Adjectiveupfront