frontline
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The area where opposing military forces are closest to each other in a conflict, or more generally, the point of most direct involvement in a challenge.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Nurses were on the _____ of the hospital's response to the outbreak."
Answer: frontline
In your own words, what does "frontline" mean?
The area where opposing military forces are closest to each other in a conflict, or more generally, the point of most direct involvement in a challenge.
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