lead

li:d

lid

/liːd/

Definition und Bedeutung von „lead“ im Englischen

to lead

VERB

führen, leiten

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

conduct

direct

guide

show

Transitive: to lead sb somewhere

Beispiele

The tour guide will lead us through the historic landmarks of the city.

Der Reiseführer wird uns durch die historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt führen.

1.1

führen, leiten

to play before everyone else

Transitive: to lead a game

Beispiele

They managed to lead the game with a series of quick moves.

Es gelang ihnen, das Spiel mit einer Reihe schneller Züge anzuführen.

1.2

spielen, eröffnen

to use a particular card as one's first card in a game

Intransitive: to lead with a card

Beispiele

She decided to lead with a trump card to assert dominance in the game.

Sie entschied sich, mit einem Trumpf zu führen, um die Dominanz im Spiel zu behaupten.

führen zu, verursachen

to be the cause of something

Transitive: to lead to a consequence

Beispiele

Reckless driving can lead to accidents.

Rücksichtsloses Fahren kann zu Unfällen führen.

2.1

führen, leiten

to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something

Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth

Beispiele

The search for truth led him to question his beliefs.

Die Suche nach der Wahrheit führte ihn dazu, seine Überzeugungen in Frage zu stellen.

führen

to be the leader or in charge of something

administer

administrate

direct

manage

Transitive: to lead a group or activity

Beispiele

The research team was led by a renowned scientist.

Das Forschungsteam wurde von einem renommierten Wissenschaftler geleitet.

3.1

leiten, führen

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians

conduct

direct

lead

Transitive: to lead a musical band

Beispiele

He leads the jazz band with his mesmerizing saxophone solos.

Er führt die Jazzband mit seinen fesselnden Saxophon-Soli an.

3.2

führen, in Führung liegen

to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game

Transitive: to lead a competition

Beispiele

With a powerful stroke, he pulled ahead to lead the swimming race.

Mit einem kräftigen Schlag zog er voraus, um das Schwimmrennen anzuführen.

3.3

führen, übertreffen

to excel and stand out, surpassing all others in a particular field or activity

lead

top

Transitive: to lead a field or activity

Beispiele

Our team leads the way in artificial intelligence research.

Unser Team führt in der Forschung zu künstlicher Intelligenz.

führen, leiten

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction

Intransitive: to lead somewhere

Beispiele

The hallway led into a cozy bedroom.

Der Flur führte in ein gemütliches Schlafzimmer.

4.1

verbinden, verknüpfen

to join or connect two particular things or places together

Intransitive: to lead somewhere

Transitive: to lead sb somewhere

Beispiele

The river leads to the ocean, providing a natural route for boats.

Der Fluss führt zum Ozean und bietet eine natürliche Route für Boote.

führen

to experience a particular kind of life

Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life

Beispiele

She chooses to lead a carefree and spontaneous life.

Sie entscheidet sich, ein unbeschwertes und spontanes Leben zu führen.

Lead

SUBSTANTIV

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

Beispiele

He looped the lead around the fence post while opening the gate.

die Hauptrolle, der Hauptdarsteller

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie

principal

star

Beispiele

He dreamed of becoming a lead in a Hollywood blockbuster and spent years honing his craft as an actor.

Er träumte davon, die Hauptrolle in einem Hollywood-Blockbuster zu spielen, und verbrachte Jahre damit, sein Handwerk als Schauspieler zu verfeinern.

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

Beispiele

The project succeeded because someone was willing to take the lead.

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

Beispiele

The police acted quickly on a new lead from an eyewitness.

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

Beispiele

The article 's lead clearly stated who was involved and why it mattered.

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

Beispiele

Training helps soldiers estimate the proper lead in combat.

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

Beispiele

Players debated the best lead to use in bridge tournaments.

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

Beispiele

A damaged lead can cause electrical failure or short circuits.

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

Beispiele

Too much lead made the page look sparse and unbalanced.

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

Beispiele

The manual specifies the correct lead angle for the engine model.

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

Beispiele

The anchor opened with the day 's international lead.

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

Beispiele

The recruiter passed along a strong lead for a design position.

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

Beispiele

The player was tagged out after taking too long a lead.

lead

li:d

lid

/lɛd/

Lead

SUBSTANTIV

Blei

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

Beispiele

Despite its toxicity, lead was extensively used in the past for various applications, including soldering and radiation shielding.

Trotz seiner Toxizität wurde Blei in der Vergangenheit ausgiebig für verschiedene Anwendungen genutzt, einschließlich Löten und Strahlenschutz.

Mine, Bleistiftmine

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper

Beispiele

The artist carefully selected the softness of the lead for sketching, opting for a medium grade to achieve the desired shading effects.

Der Künstler wählte sorgfältig die Weichheit des Bleistiftminen für die Skizze aus und entschied sich für eine mittlere Qualität, um die gewünschten Schattierungseffekte zu erzielen.

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