forefront UK /ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/US /ˈfoɹfɹʌnt/noun 1verb 1forms 3 noun1 •The leading position or edge.That laboratory researches topics at the forefront of technology. verb1 •To bring to the forefront; to emphasize, or focus on. formsforefronted · forefronting · forefronts