1. The leading position in a race, competition, or group moving forward
The runner maintained her position at the front of the pack throughout the race.
A corredora manteve sua posição na frente do pelotão durante toda a corrida.
2. The vanguard or most advanced position in a military or organizational context
The troops marched with their best soldiers at the front of the pack.
As tropas marcharam com seus melhores soldados na frente do pelotão.
3. A leadership or pioneering position in any field or endeavor
The company stayed at the front of the pack in technological innovation.
A empresa se mantinha na frente do pelotão em inovação tecnológica.