front money

Noun

Meaning

(business) Money paid for goods or services in advance, sometimes through an intermediary.

(business) Capital which is required in order to establish a business and begin operations.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

down retainer prepayment instalment down payment security deposit earnest money up-front money

Examples

I was offered a choice of a flat salary up front or a percentage of the film's future earnings. I took the up front money. Nobody could have figured what Halloween would ultimately become. Donald Pleasence

Close letter words and terms

front material front matter front module front name Front National front nine