ALL meanings of front-loading
front-load·ing
F f - adjective front-loading Also, front-loaded. front-loading (def 1). 1
- noun front-loading the practice of expending maximum effort, collecting a fee, interest, or commissions, etc., as early as possible: the front-loading of commissions on insurance premiums. 1
- verb with object front-loading to load or fill from the front: to front-load a washing machine; to front-load a video recorder. 1
- verb with object front-loading to put in from the front; insert: to front-load eight pounds of clothing; to front-load a cassette. 1
- verb with object front-loading 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. Compare back-load. 1
- verb with object front-loading to concentrate maximum effort on (an activity) at the outset: The politician front-loaded his campaigning. 1