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to lead on
[phrase form: lead]
01
ввести в заблуждение, обмануть
to intentionally deceive someone by making them believe something that is not true
1.1
ввести в заблуждение, создавать ложные надежды
to give someone false hope of a romantic relationship
02
вести, направлять
to guide or show the way to someone
lead on
v
Пример
The spy led on the enemy by giving them false information.
The con artist will lead on more people if he is not caught.
The salesman is leading on the customer by saying that the car is in good condition, when in reality it has a lot of problems.
The catfish has led on many people by creating fake online profiles.