Definition of "up front" in English

Adjective

1. Open, honest; tending to disclose information; truthful.

   • I will be up front with you: what you are asking may be costly and difficult.

Adverb

1. At the beginning; before anything begins.

   • If we settle on the terms of the deal up front there will be much less arguing later.

2. At the front.

   • If you don't have anything to do up front, help organize the boxes in back.

3. In attacking positions.