Front for
verb
To act as a cover for illegal or secret activities.
The small shop fronted for a large illegal gambling operation.
Often appears as...
- front for an operation
- front for a business
verb
To represent or act on behalf of a group or organization.
She was asked to front for the charity at the fund-raising event.
Often appears as...
- front for the committee
- front for an organization
verb
To act as a cover for illegal or secret activities.
The small shop fronted for a large illegal gambling operation.
Often appears as...
- front for an operation
- front for a business
verb
To represent or act on behalf of a group or organization.
She was asked to front for the charity at the fund-raising event.
Often appears as...
- front for the committee
- front for an organization
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Illegal Activity
Used when someone or something pretends to be legitimate but hides illegal actions.
That quiet café fronted for a money laundering ring.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealment
Emphasizes the hiding of true illegal purposes or deeds.
He claimed his warehouse only stored goods, but it actually fronted for smuggling.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Has a negative implication, suggesting deception or wrongdoing.
Everyone was shocked to discover the charity fronted for a fraudster.
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