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

“I think it’s the right strategy to aggressively front load building capacity. That way, we’re prepared for the most optimistic case,” he said.

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Bigger companies were able to front load their inventories in anticipation, and small businesses have been taking out loans and freezing hiring to keep from raising prices.

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“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.

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

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

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