Lead
noun
The position or advantage of being in front.
She took the lead in the race
Often appears as...
- take the lead
- lose the lead
verb
To guide or direct in a course.
He lead the group through the museum
Often appears as...
- lead the way
- lead a team
noun
The initiative in an action; the leading position in a trend.
The company took the lead in adopting new technologies
Often appears as...
- take the lead
- in the lead
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Business
noun
A type of heavy, soft and malleable metal.
The pipes were made of lead
Often appears as...
- lead pipes
- lead weights
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Scientific
noun
Indication or clue.
The detective followed the lead to solve the case
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- follow a lead
- promising lead
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Forensic
verb
To be in charge or command of.
He was chosen to lead the project
Often appears as...
- lead a group
- lead an organization
verb
To result in (a particular action or place).
This road leads to the city center
Often appears as...
- lead to a place
- lead to a result
noun
The position or advantage of being in front.
She took the lead in the race
Often appears as...
- take the lead
- lose the lead
verb
To guide or direct in a course.
He lead the group through the museum
Often appears as...
- lead the way
- lead a team
noun
The initiative in an action; the leading position in a trend.
The company took the lead in adopting new technologies
Often appears as...
- take the lead
- in the lead
Usage tips
Business
noun
A type of heavy, soft and malleable metal.
The pipes were made of lead
Often appears as...
- lead pipes
- lead weights
Usage tips
Scientific
noun
Indication or clue.
The detective followed the lead to solve the case
Often appears as...
- follow a lead
- promising lead
Usage tips
Forensic
verb
To be in charge or command of.
He was chosen to lead the project
Often appears as...
- lead a group
- lead an organization
verb
To result in (a particular action or place).
This road leads to the city center
Often appears as...
- lead to a place
- lead to a result
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Race Position
Used when someone is winning a competitive event or situation.
After her last performance, she's now in the lead.
Pro Tip 2/2Maintaining Status
Describes keeping a dominant or winning position over time.
The team fought hard to maintain their lead.
Pro Tip 1/2Race Position
Used when someone is winning a competitive event or situation.
After her last performance, she's now in the lead.
Pro Tip 2/2Maintaining Status
Describes keeping a dominant or winning position over time.
The team fought hard to maintain their lead.
Pro Tip 1/2Race Position
Used when someone is winning a competitive event or situation.
After her last performance, she's now in the lead.
Pro Tip 2/2Maintaining Status
Describes keeping a dominant or winning position over time.
The team fought hard to maintain their lead.
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