Lead

/liːd/

Definition och Betydelse av "lead"

to lead

VERB

leda

to go in front of or beside someone or something in order to show them the way or to make them go in a particular direction

1.1

leda

to make a process begin

Exempel

The scientist's discoveries led to advancements in medicine.

The renovation project was primarily led by skilled contractors.

The captain's strong leadership skills led the team to overcome obstacles.

1.2

leda

to play before everyone else

Exempel

The player with the highest card led the round.

The experienced player led with a calculated move to gain an advantage.

It's your chance to lead the next round.

1.3

leda

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

Exempel

He led with a wild card, surprising everyone at the table.

She led the game by playing a high-ranking card.

She led with a low card to deceive her opponents.

He decided to lead with his strongest card.

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

leda

to be the cause of something

2.1

leda

to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something

Exempel

A series of unfortunate events led him to reconsider his life choices.

The search for truth led him to question his beliefs.

His passion for helping others led him to pursue a career in social work.

A longing for independence led her to move to a new city.

The need for financial stability led her to accept a job offer.

leda

to be the leader or in charge of something

3.1

leda

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians

3.2

leda

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

3.3

leda

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

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top

leda

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction

4.1

leda

to join or connect two particular things or places together

leda

to experience a particular kind of life

Lead

SUBSTANTIV

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

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

What is a "lead"?

In the context of theater, film, or television, the lead is the main role or the primary character in a production. This character is central to the story and typically has the most significant impact on the plot. The actor playing the lead often carries the most responsibility for driving the narrative and engaging the audience, and their performance is usually a key focus of the production.

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by setting an example or taking the initiative

evidence pointing to a possible solution

the introductory section of a story

the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)

the first card played by a player at the beginning of a trick, which sets the suit for that trick and determines the order in which other players must play their cards

a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine

a news story of major importance

an indication of potential opportunity

(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base

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