HyperDic: front_burner

English > 1 sense of the expression front burner:
NOUNstatefront burnertop priority
English > front burner: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningTop priority.
Example"the work was moved to the front burner in order to meet deadlines"
Broaderprecedence, precedency, prioritystatus established in order of importance or urgency
Oppositeback burnerReduced priority

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