upfront
ਸ਼ਪਸ਼ਟ
definition
adverb
I was sitting up front
at the front; in front.
the salesmen are paid commission up front
(of a payment) in advance.
adjective
he'd been upfront about his intentions
bold, honest, and frank.
The next day, O'Brien's solicitor sent a letter to another lawyer saying that the options being looked at by the department were either to have no upfront payment, or a maximum cap.
(of a payment) made in advance.
example
She would have gone and sat by herself in the front, but it was so cold 'upfront' .
That is a very serious matter, and I believe the Government owes it to its people to be honest and 'upfront' .
This is the Prime Minister who is open, 'upfront' , and accessible.
A long, black, steel gate positioned 'upfront' served as the only entrance into the large, theater-looking edifice.
We are straightforward and 'upfront' about the cost of our policies and how we would pay for them.
Barbara Stickney, 52, landlady of The Phoenix Inn, George Street, said she was left without her bestselling Fosters Lager for two days when she was slightly late with an 'upfront' payment.
Some credit-card firms have started charging 'upfront' fees to cardholders who wish to transfer balances from other cards.
As you navigate this week's issue, you'll see a new 'upfront' section and expanded coverage of style, health and beauty and tech.
The company, Ventracor, is 'upfront' about its intentions.
However, many suppliers required payment 'upfront' , which caused cashflow problems.
They are not cheap compared with traditional funds, which are moving towards abolishing 'upfront' fees.
I happen to know a cop personally, and she is (as far as I know) an honest and 'upfront' person on and off the job.
There is a 3 per cent 'upfront' brokerage fee in addition to an annual 1.5 per cent management charge.
If every candidate was this 'upfront' , the whole election process would be much more streamlined and less vicious.
The Icelandic airline that flew passengers for collapsed tour operator JetGreen secured a substantial 'upfront' payment and security deposit from the firm.
But they were very honest and 'upfront' about the conditions of moviemaking.
We may not agree with her philosophy in life, but at least she's honest, and 'upfront' with her views.
Somehow the moral do-gooders need to be by passed and honest, 'upfront' information needs to be given at the right time.
And of course - I mean, they're very 'upfront' about this.
The European deal should be worth a six-figure sum to the company, which will charge a small 'upfront' fee and take a share of the revenue from every message sent by people playing the quiz game.
They were asked to support one another, to have conversations even when they were uncomfortable, and to be honest and 'upfront' at all times.
The minister has now given strong indications that he intends to propose a move to an Australian-type system of long-term loans or deferred payments, rather than a return to 'upfront' fees.
The next day, O'Brien's solicitor sent a letter to another lawyer saying that the options being looked at by the department were either to have no 'upfront' payment, or a maximum cap.
I respect people who are 'up front' with you if they have a problem and tell it to you to your face.
The room was lit by a lamp, which was placed next to the meditation teacher, who was sitting 'up front' beside a window.
This gent wants me to supply the funds 'up front' to allow him to skidaddle out of the country.
The Daily Show is more trusted because they are 'up front' about their biases.
While Sutton looks just as comfortable in defence as he does 'up front' , striker is his position.
David Healy may at last get his chance to play 'up front' alongside Rob Hulse when Leeds take on Wolves tomorrow.
Customers wanting to use badminton courts or table tennis tables have been told they must pay 'up front' .
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