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The number of medals on an officer's breast varies in inverse proportion to the square of the distance of his duties from the front line.
Charles Edward Montague

Meaning of "front line" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FRONT LINE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRONT LINE

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adverb
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Front line is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FRONT LINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Front line

A front line is the closest position of an armed force's personnel and equipment - generally in respect of maritime or land forces. Forward Line of Own Troops , or Forward Edge of Battle Area are technical terms used by all branches of the U.S. armed services. They are a battlespace control measure that designate the forward-most friendly maritime or land forces on the battlefield at a given point in time, during an armed conflict. FLOT/FEBA may include covering and screening forces. The Forward Line of Enemy Troops , is the FEBA from the enemy's perspective. The adjective variant of the term front line is used to describe materiel or personnel intended for forward use - at sea, on land or in the air - i.e. at the front line. In both the naval and land campaigns of World War I, FEBAs, FLOTs and FLETs could often be identified by eye. Typical current conflicts are vastly different, characterised by 'war amongst the people', the concept of a 'three block war' and the presence of an asymmetric, 360-degree threat from irregular combatants.

Definition of front line in the English dictionary

The first definition of front line in the dictionary is the most advanced military units or elements in a battle. Other definition of front line is the most advanced, exposed, or conspicuous element in any activity or situation. Front line is also frontline of, relating to, or suitable for the front line of a military formation.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FRONT LINE

front bench
front benches
front bottom
front burner
front court
front crawl
front desk
front door
front list
front loader
front man
front matter
front money
front of house
front office
front organization
front page
front person
front room
front row

WORDS THAT END LIKE FRONT LINE

all along the line
bottom line
cell line
command line
credit line
dotted line
finish line
hold the line
hotline
land line
lay on the line
main line
on line
product line
production line
red line
sign on the dotted line
six-yard line
step out of line
tag line
toe the line

Synonyms and antonyms of front line in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «front line» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRONT LINE

Find out the translation of front line to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of front line from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «front line» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

前线
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

primera línea
570 millions of speakers

English

front line
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सामने लाइन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخط الأمامي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

линия фронта
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

linha de frente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সামনে লাইন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

front
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barisan depan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Front
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

前線
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

최전방
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Baris ngarep
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuyến
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முன் வரிசையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समोरची ओळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cephe hattı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fronte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

linia frontu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лінія фронту
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prima linie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρώτη γραμμή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voorste linie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frontlinjen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frontlinjen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of front line

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRONT LINE»

The term «front line» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.815 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FRONT LINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about front line

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10 QUOTES WITH «FRONT LINE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word front line.
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Michael Connelly
I don't miss being a reporter as a job, but I do miss the everyday interaction with the front line of law enforcement. I still have a cadre of cops who keep me up to date, but I don't have the access I used to.
2
Cameron Crowe
I think there's always satisfaction that comes from digging in and telling a story and being on the front line and writing about it. I think there's a venue available if you look. Even print journalism is in good shape in areas.
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Peter DeFazio
In addition to a timeline, I have proposed that U.S. troops be removed from front line combat positions in Iraqi cities and towns, turning over daily security patrols, interactions with citizens, and any offensive security actions to the Iraqis themselves.
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Philip Gibbs
From each one of them rose separate columns of smoke, meeting in a pall overhead, and through the smoke came stabbing flashes of fire as German shells burst with thudding shocks of sound. This was the front line of battle.
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John Hutton
It is also right that we continue to consult with front line workers and the public to ensure that targets are reasonable and achievable, that measurement regimes are proportionate and that the targets take full account of the other reforms that are under way.
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Ross Kemp
It's an odd feeling, knowing someone is trying to kill you. On the front line, you learn quickly that if you're in the path of a bullet, you will get hit.
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Nelson Mandela
It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
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Jeff Miller
With a nation at war against terrorism and our men and women on the front line defending our homeland from abroad, resources need to be prioritized and allocated properly.
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Kelly Miller
Moreover, broad plans commensurate with our national purpose and resources would bring conviction of our power to every soldier in the front line, to the nations associated with us in the war, and to the enemy.
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Charles Edward Montague
The number of medals on an officer's breast varies in inverse proportion to the square of the distance of his duties from the front line.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRONT LINE»

Discover the use of front line in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to front line and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Judgment on the Front Line: How Smart Companies Win By ...
The book also won a Silver medal in the Axiom Business Book Award contest.
Chris DeRose, Noel M. Tichy, 2012
2
Civil War: Front Line
And in Civil War: The Return, two of the universe's greatest heroes are confronted with pasts they can't leave behind. COLLECTING: Civil War: Front Line #1-11, Choosing Sides, The Return one shots.
‎2011
3
Reports from the Front Line: The Collected Journalism of ...
Marie Colvin held a profound belief in the pursuit of truth, and the courage and humanity of her work was deeply admired.
Marie Colvin, 2012
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British Civilians in the Front Line: Air Raids, Productivity ...
"By drawing on a range of sources, including secret government documents, newspapers, national and local records, feature films, as well as interviews with those who worked during air raids, this book provides an analysis of private ...
Helen Jones, 2006
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Front line
Erindringer skrevet af krigskorrespondent for the Guardian og the Telegraph.
Clare Hollingworth, 1990
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Children and Youth on the Front Line: Ethnography, Armed ...
Based on detailed ethnographic description and on young people's own accounts, this volume provides insights into children's experiences as both survivors and perpetrators of violence.
Jo Boyden, Joanna de Berry, 2005
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War Cinema: Hollywood on the Front Line
The book considers the history of this genre, one of continuing significance, from All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) to We Were Soldiers (2002).
Guy Westwell, 2006
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What Just Happened?: Bitter Hollywood Tales from the Front Line
A Hollywood producer provides an insider's look at filmmaking in Hollywood, offering views and tales of some of the leading actors, directors, screenwriters, and industry executives.
Art Linson, 2008
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On the Front Line: Organization of Work in the Information ...
This text offers an analysis of the organization and dynamics of front-line work, based on a five-year study of over 1000 employees and eight leading companies in the USA, Australia and Japan.
‎1999
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Front Line Surgery: A Practical Approach
Both editors are active duty officers and surgeons in the U.S. Army. Dr. Martin is a fellowship trained trauma surgeon who is currently the Trauma Medical Director at Madigan Army Medical Center.
Matthew J. Martin, MD, FACS, Alec C. Beekley, MD, FACS, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRONT LINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term front line is used in the context of the following news items.
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Prince Harry back in the front line fighting ivory poachers over Namibia
Flying low in a helicopter over the African bush, there's a formidable new weapon in the battle to save the black rhino from the gangs of ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Montreal Impact seek efficiency, mental resilience from misfiring …
Montreal Impact seek efficiency, mental resilience from misfiring front line ahead of Crew SC visit. July 10, 2015. Olivier Tremblay. MLSsoccer.com ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
3
Front Line Quad Holsters: Versatility and Reliability
Fortunately, the Front Line Quad Holster is the most versatile holster for concealed carry on the market. The holster can be worn inside the ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
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Veteran Spent Months On Front Line Of Korean War
U.S. Army veteran Ruble Norton displays the Quilt of Honor, Respect and Valor he was awarded earlier this year by the Greene County Quilters ... «Greeneville Sun, Jul 15»
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Spain on front line of wildfire risk as heatwave rages on
MADRID (Reuters) - Wildfires are burning in several Spanish provinces, forcing evacuations, and EU authorities say there is an extreme risk of ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
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Front line for fighting BDS on US campuses should be in Israel …
College campuses may be where the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement is drawing attention, but the front line should be in ... «thejewishchronicle.net, Jul 15»
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Transgender soldiers 'might serve on British Army front line'
Transgender soldiers 'might serve on British Army front line' ... Female transgender soldiers "might well be able" to serve on the front line, ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Watch: Israelis Learning to Shoot Because They're 'Front Line'
Civilians in Israel have the front line of defense of their own families...the enemy is right here." He noted that tourists also come to the range, ... «Arutz Sheva, Jul 15»
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3 strikers who could help rebuild Manchester City's front line this …
One area that has been overlooked at Manchester City so far is their front line. With Alvaro Negredo already having left for £24 million, Edin ... «Think Football, Jul 15»
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Travel firms battling on the front line of fraud
Modern travel is exceptional – aircraft with wifi, bullet trains that average 200+ mph, boutique hotels that cater to every whim of weary travelers. «Tnooz, Jul 15»

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