to lead on
[phrase form: lead]
01
vilseleda, lura
to intentionally deceive someone by making them believe something that is not true
Exempel
The con artist will lead on more people if he is not caught.
Bedragaren kommer att lura fler människor om han inte blir fångad.
1.1
ge någon falska förhoppningar, lura
to give someone false hope of a romantic relationship
Exempel
The player is leading her on by pretending to be interested in her.
Spelaren leder hen på genom att låtsas vara intresserad av henne.
02
leda, visa vägen
to guide or show the way to someone
Exempel
The parent held their child's hand, leading them on safely across the busy street.
Föräldern höll sitt barns hand och ledde dem säkert över den livliga gatan.
