No. 1,172 in Dutch
voorop
"Voorop" means "in front" or "at the forefront."
In a sentence
De fiets met de rode vlag rijdt altijd voorop.
The bicycle with the red flag always rides in the lead.
Here, 'voorop' indicates a position at the front or leading within a group or sequence to emphasize order.
Tijdens de discussie stond zijn mening voorop.
During the discussion, his opinion was crucial.
In this context, 'voorop' expresses prominence or significance, stressing priority in terms of importance.
De veiligheid van de kinderen staat voorop.
The safety of the children is the primary concern.
Here, 'voorop' conveys the idea of something being prioritized or given primary focus.
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