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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈup-ˈfront, adj. Also, ˈupˈfront. - Business, Informal Termspaid in advance or as beginning capital:an up-front investment of $1,000.
- Informal Terms honest;
straightforward:[usually: be + ~]I'll be upfront about my feelings.
adv. Also, ˈup ˈfront. - Businessin advance;
initially:They asked for $1,000 up-front.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024up-front (up′frunt′),USA pronunciation [Informal.]adj. Also, up′front′. - Business, Informal Termsinvested or paid in advance or as beginning capital:an up-front fee of five percent and an additional five percent when the job is done.
- Informal Termshonest;
candid;
straightforward:He's very up-front about discussing his past. - Informal Termsconspicuous or prominent:The company has an up-front position in its industry.
- Informal Termslocated in the front or forward section:to request up-front seats on a plane.
adv. Also, up′ front′. - Business, Informal Termsas an initial investment, beginning capital, or an advance payment:They'll need a half-million dollars up-front before opening the business.
- Business, Informal Termsbefore other payments, deductions, or returning a profit:Estimated operating expenses will be deducted up-front.
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