front load

¹

noun

1. front-end load.

front-load

²

[fruhnt-lohd, fruhnt-lohd]

verb (used with object)

1. to load or fill from the front.

   Many washing machines are front-loaded.

2. to put in from the front; insert.

   Mounting the washer on a platform makes front-loading the clothes easier.

3. 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.

4. to concentrate something at the beginning of a process, period, etc..

   I foolishly front-loaded all my heaviest courses in the first semester.

   The author front-loads the book with a series of fascinating anecdotes.

adjective

1. Also front-loaded. front-loading.

Word History and Origins

Origin of front load¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Origin of front load²

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

“We’re going to front load the financial liability with our own dollars approved by the people of the good city of Los Angeles, and then seek a reimbursement from the federal government,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Mansur said he was in conversation with the body to "augment" and "front load" this amount by an additional $3bn.

From BBC

China's parliament has also approved a bill to allow local governments to front load part of 2024 local bond quotas.

From Reuters

But the overall market reaction to both Powell this week and China's developments over the past month probably reveal more about market positioning and the seasonal urge to front load bets on a less brutal 2023.

From Reuters

They take a lot of the front load.”

From Seattle Times