fronting
nounUK /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
US /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
The act of putting something at the front.
The fronting of the parade float made it easy for everyone to see.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In linguistics, moving a sound or word to the beginning of a word or sentence.
The fronting of the question word changed the sentence's emphasis.
3. In phonetics, making a sound with the tongue closer to the front of the mouth.
The fronting of the vowel made the word sound different.
4. In business, providing money or support in advance.
The fronting of the costs helped the project start quickly.