adj. /frunt"lohd'/ ; v. /frunt"lohd"/ , adj.
1. Also, front-loaded . front-loading (def. 1).
v.t.
2. to load or fill from the front: to front-load a washing machine; to front-load a video recorder.
3. to put in from the front; insert: to front-load eight pounds of clothing; to front-load a cassette.
4. 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. Cf. back-load .
5. to concentrate maximum effort on (an activity) at the outset: The politician front-loaded his campaigning.
[ 1975-80 ]