Lead on
phrasal verb
To guide or direct someone to a certain location or in a particular direction.
The guide was tasked to lead on the tourists.
Often appears as...
- lead someone on
- lead on to
phrasal verb
To trick or deceive someone, especially by making them believe you have feelings for them when you do not.
He felt she was misleading him by giving him false hope.
Often appears as...
- lead someone on
- lead on with
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To encourage someone to continue doing something.
His coach was there to lead him on during the stressful training period.
Often appears as...
- lead someone on
- lead on in
phrasal verb
To guide or direct someone to a certain location or in a particular direction.
The guide was tasked to lead on the tourists.
Often appears as...
- lead someone on
- lead on to
phrasal verb
To trick or deceive someone, especially by making them believe you have feelings for them when you do not.
He felt she was misleading him by giving him false hope.
Often appears as...
- lead someone on
- lead on with
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To encourage someone to continue doing something.
His coach was there to lead him on during the stressful training period.
Often appears as...
- lead someone on
- lead on in
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Exploration Aid
Used when someone is showing you around a new place.
He volunteered to lead on the group through the old city.
Pro Tip 2/3Initiative Action
When you want someone to begin moving or to take the first step.
I'm unsure where to go, can you lead on?
Pro Tip 3/3Progression Cue
Signals the start or continuation of an action or journey.
Once everyone's ready, James will lead on.
Pro Tip 1/3Exploration Aid
Used when someone is showing you around a new place.
He volunteered to lead on the group through the old city.
Pro Tip 2/3Initiative Action
When you want someone to begin moving or to take the first step.
I'm unsure where to go, can you lead on?
Pro Tip 3/3Progression Cue
Signals the start or continuation of an action or journey.
Once everyone's ready, James will lead on.
Pro Tip 1/3Exploration Aid
Used when someone is showing you around a new place.
He volunteered to lead on the group through the old city.
Pro Tip 2/3Initiative Action
When you want someone to begin moving or to take the first step.
I'm unsure where to go, can you lead on?
Pro Tip 3/3Progression Cue
Signals the start or continuation of an action or journey.
Once everyone's ready, James will lead on.
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