front-load

[adjective fruhnt-lohd; verb fruhnt-lohd] /adjective ˈfrʌntˌloʊd; verb ˈfrʌntˈloʊd/

adjective

Also, front-loaded. front-loading (def 1).

verb (used with object)

to load or fill from the front:

to front-load a washing machine; to front-load a video recorder.

to put in from the front; insert:

to front-load eight pounds of clothing; to front-load a cassette.

to make fees, costs, commissions, etc., applicable at the beginning of (a contract, designated period, or the like):

The striking teachers prefer to front-load their fringe benefits.

Compare back-load.

to concentrate maximum effort on (an activity) at the outset:

The politician front-loaded his campaigning.

Origin of front-load

1975-1980

First recorded in 1975-80

front load

noun

front-end load.

Origin

First recorded in 1975-80

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