spearhead

/spˈi‍əhɛd/

/ˈspɪɹˌhɛd/

to spearhead

MAIN VERB

to be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.

Spearhead

the head and sharpened point of a spear

the leading military unit in an attack

someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)

Examples

1. Mechanical engineer Mauricio Toro spearheaded the project.

2. John F. Kennedy spearheaded the NASA effort.

3. Diep Vuong spearheads this international charity.

4. He spearheaded gimmicks like a Cavs-themed polka song and a dance team much deeper than the basketball roster.