lead
lead
li:d
lid
British pronunciation
/liːd/

Definice a význam slova „lead“ v angličtině

to lead
01

vést, provádět

to guide or show the direction for others to follow
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
to lead definition and meaning
example
Příklady
Please follow me, and I 'll lead you to the conference room.
Prosím, následujte mě a já vás zavedu do konferenční místnosti.
1.1

vést, řídit

to play before everyone else
Transitive: to lead a game
example
Příklady
She was able to lead the chess match with strategic moves.
Dokázala vést šachový zápas strategickými tahy.
1.2

hrát, začít

to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
Intransitive: to lead with a card
example
Příklady
He led with a wild card, surprising everyone at the table.
Vedl s žolíkem, čímž překvapil všechny u stolu.
02

vést k, způsobit

to be the cause of something
Transitive: to lead to a consequence
to lead definition and meaning
example
Příklady
Ignoring climate change can lead to catastrophic consequences.
Ignorování změny klimatu může vést ke katastrofálním následkům.
2.1

vést, přivést

to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something
Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth
example
Příklady
A longing for independence led her to move to a new city.
Touha po nezávislosti ji vedla k přestěhování do nového města.
03

vést, řídit

to be the leader or in charge of something
Transitive: to lead a group or activity
to lead definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide.
Skupinu turistů vedl znalý průvodce.
3.1

vést, řídit

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians
Transitive: to lead a musical band
example
Příklady
She leads the orchestra as the principal violinist.
Ona vede orchestr jako hlavní houslistka.
3.2

vést, mít náskok

to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game
Transitive: to lead a competition
example
Příklady
The golfer sank a birdie putt to lead the tournament.
Golfista potopil birdie putt, aby vedl turnaj.
3.3

vést, převyšovat

to excel and stand out, surpassing all others in a particular field or activity
Transitive: to lead a field or activity
example
Příklady
She leads the way in groundbreaking medical treatments.
Ona vede cestu v průlomových lékařských léčbách.
04

vést, směrovat

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
example
Příklady
The winding road led down the mountains.
Klikatá cesta vedla dolů z hory.
4.1

spojit, propojit

to join or connect two particular things or places together
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
example
Příklady
The path leads hikers through the forest to the waterfall.
Stezka vede turisty lesem k vodopádu.
05

vést, žít

to experience a particular kind of life
Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life
example
Příklady
They lead an adventurous and nomadic life, traveling the world.
Žijí dobrodružný a kočovný život, cestují po světě.
01

a rope, chain, or strap used to guide or restrain an animal

lead definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The zookeeper used a reinforced lead for handling large cats.
02

hlavní role, hlavní herec

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The lead's charisma and stage presence commanded attention whenever he stepped onto the stage.
Charisma a scénická přítomnost hlavního herce upoutaly pozornost pokaždé, když vstoupil na jeviště.
03

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by taking initiative or setting an example for others to follow

example
Příklady
By taking the lead, she inspired the rest of the team to act.
04

a piece of information that may help uncover the truth or solve a problem, especially in an investigation or search

example
Příklady
Investigators were frustrated after every lead turned out to be false.
05

the opening section of a news story or article that summarizes the main points and captures the reader's attention

example
Příklady
He struggled for hours to craft a punchy lead for the feature.
06

the distance or angle ahead of a moving target at which a weapon must be aimed to compensate for the projectile's travel time

example
Příklady
The instructor explained how wind affects both range and lead.
07

the first card played at the start of a trick in a card game, which sets the suit that other players must follow

example
Příklady
A risky lead can either win the trick or give away an advantage.
08

a short insulated wire used to connect electrical components or provide current, often for temporary setups

example
Příklady
The technician replaced the corroded leads before powering the device.
09

a thin strip of metal once used between lines of type in printing to control spacing

example
Příklady
They found old trays filled with leads from a historic printing press.
10

the advance timing of ignition in an internal combustion engine relative to the piston's position, used to improve performance

example
Příklady
They used a timing light to measure the ignition lead precisely.
11

the most important or prominent news story featured in a broadcast or publication

example
Příklady
A major scandal replaced the economic report as the lead.
12

a clue, tip, or piece of information that may present a chance or opportunity, especially in business or investigation

example
Příklady
The company generated hundreds of leads from its online campaign.
13

(in baseball) the distance a base runner moves away from a base while preparing to advance to the next one

example
Příklady
The crowd cheered as the runner edged forward for the lead.
lead
lead
li:d
lid
British pronunciation
/lɛd/
01

olovo, těžký kov

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The plumber replaced the corroded lead pipes with modern alternatives to ensure the safety of the drinking water supply.
Instalatér vyměnil zkorodované olověné trubky za moderní alternativy, aby zajistil bezpečnost dodávek pitné vody.
02

tuha, grafit

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
lead definition and meaning
example
Příklady
After running out of lead in her pencil, she reached for a spare pack to refill it and continue her work.
Poté, co jí došel olůvko v tužce, sáhla po náhradním balíčku, aby jej doplnila a pokračovala v práci.
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