in front ofin front of /ɪn ˈfrʌnt ʌv/ preposition 
► in front of preposition
► in front of preposition if something is in front of you, you are facing it. If something is in front of a building or vehicle, the front of the building or vehicle is facing it: There was a tall man standing in front of me, so I couldn't see what was happening. She parked her car right in front of the main entrance. ➔ Don't confuse in front of (=directly next to the front of a building) and opposite (=on the other side of the street).
► in front adverb further forward, and usually near or without anyone or anything else in between: The car in front suddenly slowed down and we nearly ran into it.
► out front adverb in the area near the entrance to a building: I looked out of the window and saw there was a police car parked out front.
► ahead adverb further forward than you, when you are moving: I shouted at him to stop, but he was too far ahead and didn't hear me. We could still see their car ahead of us. The road ahead was closed because of an accident.
ANTONYMS ➔ see behind1