lead
lead
li:d
lid
British pronunciation
/liːd/

Definizione e significato di "lead"in inglese

to lead
01

condurre

to guide or show the direction for others to follow
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
to lead definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Please follow me, and I 'll lead you to the conference room.
Per favore, seguitemi e vi condurrò alla sala conferenze.
1.1

guidare, condurre

to play before everyone else
Transitive: to lead a game
example
Esempi
She was able to lead the chess match with strategic moves.
È riuscita a condurre la partita a scacchi con mosse strategiche.
1.2

giocare, iniziare

to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
Intransitive: to lead with a card
example
Esempi
He led with a wild card, surprising everyone at the table.
Ha guidato con un jolly, sorprendendo tutti al tavolo.
02

causare

to be the cause of something
Transitive: to lead to a consequence
to lead definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Ignoring climate change can lead to catastrophic consequences.
Ignorare il cambiamento climatico può portare a conseguenze catastrofiche.
2.1

condurre, portare

to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something
Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth
example
Esempi
A longing for independence led her to move to a new city.
Un desiderio di indipendenza ha portato a trasferirsi in una nuova città.
03

condurre

to be the leader or in charge of something
Transitive: to lead a group or activity
to lead definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide.
Il gruppo turistico è stato condotto da una guida esperta.
3.1

dirigere, guidare

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians
Transitive: to lead a musical band
example
Esempi
She leads the orchestra as the principal violinist.
Lei dirige l'orchestra come primo violino.
3.2

condurre, essere in testa

to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game
Transitive: to lead a competition
example
Esempi
The golfer sank a birdie putt to lead the tournament.
Il golfista ha affondato un putt birdie per condurre il torneo.
3.3

guidare, eccellere

to excel and stand out, surpassing all others in a particular field or activity
Transitive: to lead a field or activity
example
Esempi
She leads the way in groundbreaking medical treatments.
Lei guida la strada nei trattamenti medici rivoluzionari.
04

condurre, portare

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
example
Esempi
The winding road led down the mountains.
La strada tortuosa conduceva giù dalla montagna.
4.1

collegare, unire

to join or connect two particular things or places together
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
example
Esempi
The path leads hikers through the forest to the waterfall.
Il sentiero porta gli escursionisti attraverso la foresta fino alla cascata.
05

condurre (vita)

to experience a particular kind of life
Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life
example
Esempi
They lead an adventurous and nomadic life, traveling the world.
Loro conducono una vita avventurosa e nomade, viaggiando per il mondo.
01

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

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

il ruolo principale, il protagonista

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The lead's charisma and stage presence commanded attention whenever he stepped onto the stage.
Il carisma e la presenza scenica del protagonista attiravano l'attenzione ogni volta che saliva sul palco.
03

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

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

piombo

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The plumber replaced the corroded lead pipes with modern alternatives to ensure the safety of the drinking water supply.
L'idraulico ha sostituito i tubi di piombo corrosi con alternative moderne per garantire la sicurezza dell'approvvigionamento di acqua potabile.
02

mina, grafite

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
lead definition and meaning
example
Esempi
After running out of lead in her pencil, she reached for a spare pack to refill it and continue her work.
Dopo aver esaurito la mina della sua matita, ha preso un pacchetto di riserva per ricaricarla e continuare il suo lavoro.
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