1. The leading or most advanced position in a military formation or movement
The cavalry held the vanguard position during the advance.
A cavalaria mantinha a posição de vanguarda durante o avanço.
2. A position at the forefront of a trend, movement, or innovation
The company is in the vanguard position of sustainable technology.
A empresa está na posição de vanguarda da tecnologia sustentável.
3. The frontmost or leading location in any context
She took the vanguard position in the social justice movement.
Ela assumiu a posição de vanguarda no movimento de justiça social.