forefront

• Posição mais avançada ou mais importante em uma área, movimento ou atividade; a parte da frente de algo.

A noun referring to the leading or most advanced position in a field or movement, or the part that is at the front.

1. Front or leading partB2formal

   The part that is in the front or nearest to the viewer; the most forward position.

   Primeiro plano

   • The speaker stood at the forefront of the stage.
   • The forefront of the building features a grand entrance.
   • The soldiers advanced to the forefront of the battle.

   Sinônimosforeforepartfrontheadleadleading edgespearheadvanvanguard

   Antônimosbackbackgroundreartail

2. C1formal

   The position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement, field, or activity.

   Vanguarda

   • This company is at the forefront of technological innovation.
   • She has been at the forefront of the campaign for human rights.
   • The university is known for being at the forefront of medical research.

   Sinônimosavant-gardecutting edgefrontfront lineheadleadspearheadvanvanguard