to lead on
[phrase form: lead]
01
vilseleda, lura
to intentionally deceive someone by making them believe something that is not true
Exempel
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.
Försäljaren luras kunden genom att säga att bilen är i gott skick, när den i verkligheten har många problem.
The spy led on the enemy by giving them false information.
Spionen lurade fienden genom att ge dem falsk information.
1.1
ge någon falska förhoppningar, lura
to give someone false hope of a romantic relationship
Exempel
The flirt led the man on by giving him mixed signals, when in reality she was n't interested in him.
Flörtaren ledde mannen vidare genom att ge honom blandade signaler, när hon i verkligheten inte var intresserad av honom.
The catfish has led on many people by creating fake online profiles.
Malarna har lurat många människor genom att skapa falska onlineprofiler.
02
leda, visa vägen
to guide or show the way to someone
Exempel
The tour guide led us on a fascinating journey through the ancient ruins.
Guiden ledde oss på en fascinerande resa genom de antika ruinerna.
The hiker followed the trail as the experienced mountaineer led her on to the summit.
Vandraren följde stigen medan den erfarna bergsbestigaren ledde honom till toppen.
