lead
lead
li:d
lid
British pronunciation
/liːd/

Definición y significado de "lead"en inglés

to lead
01

conducir, guiar

to guide or show the direction for others to follow
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
to lead definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The teacher led the students to the classroom.
El profesor guió a los estudiantes al aula.
1.1

liderar, guiar

to play before everyone else
Transitive: to lead a game
example
Ejemplos
He took charge and led the game with a powerful serve.
Tomó el mando y lideró el juego con un saque potente.
1.2

jugar, iniciar

to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
Intransitive: to lead with a card
example
Ejemplos
He decided to lead with his strongest card.
Decidió jugar con su carta más fuerte.
02

conducir, llevar

to be the cause of something
Transitive: to lead to a consequence
to lead definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Poor communication often leads to misunderstandings.
La mala comunicación a menudo lleva a malentendidos.
2.1

llevar, guiar

to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something
Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth
example
Ejemplos
A series of unfortunate events led him to reconsider his life choices.
Una serie de eventos desafortunados lo llevaron a reconsiderar sus decisiones de vida.
03

dirigir

to be the leader or in charge of something
Transitive: to lead a group or activity
to lead definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The CEO is leading the company's expansion strategy.
El CEO lidera la estrategia de expansión de la empresa.
3.1

dirigir, liderar

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians
Transitive: to lead a musical band
example
Ejemplos
She leads the choir as the main vocalist.
Ella dirige el coro como la vocalista principal.
3.2

aventajar a

to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game
Transitive: to lead a competition
example
Ejemplos
The team 's star player scored multiple baskets to lead the basketball game.
El jugador estrella del equipo anotó múltiples canastas para liderar el juego de baloncesto.
3.3

ser líder en

to excel and stand out, surpassing all others in a particular field or activity
Transitive: to lead a field or activity
example
Ejemplos
The school leads the region in academic achievements.
La escuela lidera la región en logros académicos.
04

llevar, conducir

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
example
Ejemplos
The path led away from the village and towards the mountains.
El camino conducía lejos del pueblo y hacia las montañas.
4.1

unir, conectar

to join or connect two particular things or places together
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
example
Ejemplos
The hallway leads to the main conference room.
El pasillo conduce a la sala de conferencias principal.
05

llevar, vivir

to experience a particular kind of life
Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life
example
Ejemplos
He aspires to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Aspira a llevar una vida plena y significativa.
01

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

lead definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Always keep your pet on a lead in public areas.
02

protagonista

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The director praised the lead for her dedication and talent in bringing the protagonist to life on screen.
El director elogió al protagonista por su dedicación y talento para dar vida al protagonista en la pantalla.
03

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

example
Ejemplos
The young activist's actions put her in the lead of the environmental movement.
04

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

example
Ejemplos
The journalist followed a promising lead about political corruption.
05

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

example
Ejemplos
Editors often cut from the bottom but rarely touch the lead.
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
Ejemplos
The hunter misjudged the lead and missed the duck entirely.
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
Ejemplos
The lead card was a spade, forcing everyone else to follow suit.
08

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

example
Ejemplos
The engineer tested each lead for proper conductivity.
09

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

example
Ejemplos
The compositor adjusted the amount of lead to fit the layout.
10

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

example
Ejemplos
Proper ignition lead ensures smooth acceleration.
11

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

example
Ejemplos
Natural disasters often dominate as the lead item in the news.
12

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

example
Ejemplos
He shared a confidential lead about an upcoming contract.
13

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

example
Ejemplos
The coach signaled for a bigger lead before the next pitch.
lead
lead
li:d
lid
British pronunciation
/lɛd/
01

plomo

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
In ancient times, lead was often used to make coins and statues due to its ease of shaping and durability.
En la antigüedad, el plomo se usaba a menudo para hacer monedas y estatuas debido a su facilidad de moldeo y durabilidad.
02

mina, grafito

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
lead definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
High-quality pencils often use graphite as the lead material for smooth and consistent writing.
Los lápices de alta calidad suelen utilizar grafito como material de mina para una escritura suave y consistente.
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