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    upfront

    US /ˈʌpˈfrʌnt/

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    UK /ˌʌpˈfrʌnt/

    A1
    adv.AdverbFrank and honest
    He was upfront about his intentions

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    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • Well, of course, even if there are significant upfront costs, I'm going to invest in a Stan machine so I can start cranking out 10 times the knowledge.

      Well, of course, even if there are significant upfront costs, I'm going to invest in a Stan machine so I can start cranking out 10 times the knowledge.

    • and they had to come to believe that making an upfront investment in something like a Stan machine could pay for itself and then some.

      and they had to come to believe that making an upfront investment in something like a Stan machine could pay for itself and then some.

    B1

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • This isn't a one size fits all solution, but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

      This isn't a one size fits all solution, but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

    • but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

      but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

    B1

    Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

    05:50Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ
    • You don't pay upfront, but with BNPL, you can break that full payment out into installments usually with no interest.

      You don't pay upfront, but with BNPL, you can break that full payment out into installments usually with no interest.

    • This is a law that requires that lenders provide you all of your loan information upfront, no hidden costs.

      This is a law that requires that lenders provide you all of your loan information upfront, no hidden costs.

    B1

    Everyday racism: what should we do? Akala | Comment is Free

    03:50Everyday racism: what should we do? Akala | Comment is Free
    • if I have drugs to sell or to pay upfront for black cabs or being sarcastically asked

      if I have drugs to sell or to pay upfront for black cabs or being sarcastically asked

    • if I have drugs to sell or to pay upfront for black cabs or being sarcastically asked

      if I have drugs to sell or to pay upfront for black cabs or being sarcastically asked

    B2

    Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!

    13:53Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
    • But memberships are doing a lot more than extracting just some upfront cash from you.

      But memberships are doing a lot more than extracting just some upfront cash from you.

    • But memberships are doing a lot more than extracting just some upfront cash from you.

      But memberships are doing a lot more than extracting just some upfront cash from you.

    B1

    How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us

    06:29How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us
    • Meeting face to face made things personal and as a result, people were honest and upfront.

      Meeting face to face made things personal and as a result, people were honest and upfront.

    • Meeting face-to-face made things personal, and as a result, people were honest and upfront.

      Meeting face-to-face made things personal, and as a result, people were honest and upfront.

    B1

    Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon

    44:14Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
    • The proposed measures include banning bait and switch claims, fraudulent junk fees, surprise junk fees and requiring full upfront disclosure of costs and conditions.

      The proposed measures include banning bait and switch claims, fraudulent junk fees, surprise junk fees and requiring full upfront disclosure of costs and conditions.

    • and requiring full upfront disclosure of costs and conditions.

      and requiring full upfront disclosure of costs and conditions.

    B1

    Why Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon And More Are Betting Big On AI-Powered Humanoid Robots

    17:10Why Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon And More Are Betting Big On AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
    • Agility says its robots can be purchased upfront with an additional software as a service.

      Agility says its robots can be purchased upfront with an additional software as a service.

    • Agility says its robots can be purchased upfront with an additional software-as-a-service fee or a bundled monthly fee for robots as a service.

      Agility says its robots can be purchased upfront with an additional software-as-a-service fee or a bundled monthly fee for robots as a service.

    B1

    Ask senior leaders these questions

    04:17Ask senior leaders these questions
    • Instead of finding out the hard way that your senior leader hates slides with more than three bullets, or that their meeting motto is, if you're on time, you're late, simply ask them to share a few of their workplace or communication pet peeves upfront.

      Instead of finding out the hard way that your senior leader hates slides with more than three bullets, or that their meeting motto is, if you're on time, you're late, simply ask them to share a few of their workplace or communication pet peeves upfront.

    • Instead of finding out the hard way that your senior leader hates slides with more than three bullets, or that their meeting motto is, "If you're on time, you're late," simply ask them to share a few of their workplace or communication pet peeves upfront.

      Instead of finding out the hard way that your senior leader hates slides with more than three bullets, or that their meeting motto is, "If you're on time, you're late," simply ask them to share a few of their workplace or communication pet peeves upfront.

    A2

    Watch This Before Ever Booking an Airbnb Again

    10:33Watch This Before Ever Booking an Airbnb Again
    • Turn on display total to see the actual costs upfront.

      Turn on display total to see the actual costs upfront.

    • Turn on display total to see the actual costs upfront.

      Turn on display total to see the actual costs upfront.

    B1