lead
lead
li:d
lid
British pronunciation
/liːd/

Definitie en betekenis van "lead"in het Engels

to lead
01

leiden, gidsen

to guide or show the direction for others to follow
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
to lead definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The teacher led the students to the classroom.
De leraar leidde de leerlingen naar het klaslokaal.
1.1

leiden, gidsen

to play before everyone else
Transitive: to lead a game
example
Voorbeelden
He took charge and led the game with a powerful serve.
Hij nam de leiding en leidde het spel met een krachtige serve.
1.2

spelen, openen

to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
Intransitive: to lead with a card
example
Voorbeelden
He decided to lead with his strongest card.
Hij besloot te spelen met zijn sterkste kaart.
02

leiden tot, veroorzaken

to be the cause of something
Transitive: to lead to a consequence
to lead definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Poor communication often leads to misunderstandings.
Slechte communicatie leidt vaak tot misverstanden.
2.1

leiden, aanvoeren

to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something
Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth
example
Voorbeelden
A series of unfortunate events led him to reconsider his life choices.
Een reeks ongelukkige gebeurtenissen leidde ertoe dat hij zijn levenskeuzes heroverwoog.
03

leiden, aanvoeren

to be the leader or in charge of something
Transitive: to lead a group or activity
to lead definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The CEO is leading the company's expansion strategy.
De CEO leidt de uitbreidingsstrategie van het bedrijf.
3.1

leiden, dirigeren

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians
Transitive: to lead a musical band
example
Voorbeelden
She leads the choir as the main vocalist.
Ze leidt het koor als de hoofdvocalist.
3.2

leiden, voorsprong hebben

to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game
Transitive: to lead a competition
example
Voorbeelden
The team 's star player scored multiple baskets to lead the basketball game.
De sterrenspeler van het team scoorde meerdere mandjes om de basketbalwedstrijd te leiden.
3.3

leiden, uitblinken

to excel and stand out, surpassing all others in a particular field or activity
Transitive: to lead a field or activity
example
Voorbeelden
The school leads the region in academic achievements.
De school leidt de regio in academische prestaties.
04

leiden, begeleiden

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
example
Voorbeelden
The path led away from the village and towards the mountains.
Het pad leidde weg van het dorp en naar de bergen.
4.1

verbinden, aaneenschakelen

to join or connect two particular things or places together
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
example
Voorbeelden
The hallway leads to the main conference room.
De gang leidt naar de hoofdvergaderzaal.
05

leiden, leven

to experience a particular kind of life
Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life
example
Voorbeelden
He aspires to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Hij streeft ernaar een vervullend en zinvol leven te leiden.
01

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

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

de hoofdrol, de hoofdacteur

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The director praised the lead for her dedication and talent in bringing the protagonist to life on screen.
De regisseur prees de hoofdrolspeler voor haar toewijding en talent in het tot leven brengen van de hoofdpersoon op het scherm.
03

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

example
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
Proper ignition lead ensures smooth acceleration.
11

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

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

lood, zwaar metaal

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
Wiki
lead definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
In ancient times, lead was often used to make coins and statues due to its ease of shaping and durability.
In de oudheid werd lood vaak gebruikt om munten en standbeelden te maken vanwege het gemak van vormen en duurzaamheid.
02

grafiet, stift

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
lead definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
High-quality pencils often use graphite as the lead material for smooth and consistent writing.
Kwaliteitspotloden gebruiken vaak grafiet als stiftmateriaal voor soepel en consistent schrijven.
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