Meaning ofleadin English

Verb

1. to show direction; guide someone to a place
   The tour guide will lead us to the museum.
2. to direct with authority; command a unit
   The captain will lead the team to victory.
3. to direct or counsel someone
   The manager will lead the meeting to discuss sales.
4. to guide or direct someone; have precedence
   The experienced hiker will lead the group through the mountain trail.
5. to go first; initiate an action
   The team leader will lead the discussion on the new project.
6. to guide a climb
   The instructor will lead the students up the rock wall.
7. to influence or direct someone; persuade
   The company's mission will lead customers to make environmentally friendly choices.
8. to extend or point in a direction
   The road will lead to the beach and provide a beautiful view.
9. to cover or fill with a substance (like lead)
   The old pipes were lined with lead to prevent leakage.
10. to add space between lines (in printing)
    The typesetter will lead the text to improve readability.
11. to guide with physical contact; lead the way
    The hikers held hands to lead the blind man through the forest.
12. to be ahead; precede or be foremost
    The company will lead the market with its innovative products.
13. to proceed in front; guide others
    The tour leader will lead the group through the historic city.
14. to be advanced in technology
    The company's research team will lead in developing new renewable energy sources.
15. to start a game (cards, etc.); make the first move
    She will lead the game with a strong opening move.
16. to be ahead of others in a competition; racing
    The runner will lead the pack in the final lap of the marathon.
17. to have the highest score in a game
    The team is likely to lead the championship with their current score.
18. to step off base and move forward in baseball
    The runner started to lead off first base as the pitcher wound up.
19. to aim ahead of a moving target (shooting)
    The hunter will lead the deer to ensure a clean shot.