Lead on

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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.
Visual representation of "lead on" - To guide or direct someone to a certain location or in a particular direction.

Often appears as...

  • lead someone on
  • lead on to
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Exploration Aid

Used when someone is showing you around a new place.

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He volunteered to lead on the group through the old city.
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Initiative Action

When you want someone to begin moving or to take the first step.

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I'm unsure where to go, can you lead on?
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Progression Cue

Signals the start or continuation of an action or journey.

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Once everyone's ready, James will lead on.
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