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front-load [or] front load
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- pronunciation:
- fruhnt
lod
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
front-loads, front-loading, front-loaded |
| definition 1: |
to assign the bulk of the expense or benefit of a financial process to its early stages.
The builder wanted to front-load the contract to cover his expenses in the early stages of the project, but he was forced to agree to payment at the end. |
| definition 2: |
to move and concentrate caucuses and party primaries to an earlier period before a general election than had previously been established.
Many states' attempts to play a more critical role in the presidential primary race have led them to front-load the primary election process, with most primaries now occurring in February or March. |
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| derivation: |
front-loader (n.) |
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