lead (EN)
sloveso, podstatné jméno, přídavné jméno, podstatné jméno

sloveso “lead”

lead; he leads; past led, part. led; ger. leading
  1. vést
    The tour guide led the group through the museum, pointing out the most famous exhibits.
  2. vést (ukazovat cestu)
    She led her friends to the hidden beach she had discovered last summer.
  3. směřovat
    The road leads straight to the beach.
  4. vést (způsobit)
    The investigation led to the discovery of new evidence.
  5. vést (skupinu, aktivitu)
    She leads the team with confidence, ensuring every project is completed on time.
  6. přesvědčit
    Her inspiring speech led me to believe that the project is doable.
  7. být v čele (skupiny)
    In the race, Sarah led the group of runners, maintaining her position at the front from start to finish.
  8. vést (v soutěži)
    She led the marathon from start to finish.
  9. rozdávat (v karetních hrách)
    In our first round of bridge, Sarah led with the ace of spades.

podstatné jméno “lead”

sg. lead, pl. leads or uncountable
  1. vedení (iniciativa)
    In the dance competition, she took the lead, guiding her partner gracefully across the floor.
  2. vedení (v soutěži)
    After the first lap, Sarah had the lead in the race.
  3. náskok
    With a lead of three laps, the cyclist felt confident she could win the race.
  4. vedoucí
    Samantha was appointed as the marketing lead for the new campaign.
  5. hlavní role
    After months of auditions, Sarah was thrilled to finally land the lead in the upcoming Broadway musical.
  6. vodítko
    Before heading to the park, Sarah attached the lead to her dog's collar.
  7. vodič
    Before plugging in the lamp, she checked if the lead was intact and free of any cuts.
  8. obchodní příležitost
    After attending the trade show, Sarah gathered over fifty leads for her company's new product line.
  9. stopa (vedoucí k dalším informacím)
    After interviewing the witnesses, the journalist found a promising lead that could reveal the identity of the mysterious figure seen at the crime scene.
  10. úvod (článku)
    The lead of the article grabbed my attention with its promise of uncovering the city's hidden history.
  11. hlavní zpráva
    The lead in today's evening news was about the mayor's unexpected resignation.
  12. vstup (v hudbě)
    In the choir's performance, the soprano's lead of the melody was soon echoed by the altos and tenors, creating a harmonious blend.
  13. stoupání (závitu)
    The lead of this screw is 5 mm, meaning it moves forward 5 mm for every full turn it makes.
  14. předstih (u složeného stroje)
    In our compound engine, we adjusted the leads between the cranks to optimize performance.

přídavné jméno “lead”

lead, non-gradable
  1. hlavní (v sérii nebo skupině)
    She was the lead actress in the school play.

podstatné jméno “lead”

sg. lead, pl. leads or uncountable
  1. olovo
    The plumber used a piece of lead to seal the joint in the old pipes.
  2. zátěž (pro měření hloubky)
    The sailor threw the lead overboard to measure how deep the water was beneath their ship.
  3. řádkování
    Adjusting the lead will make the document easier to read by altering the spacing between the text lines.
  4. tuha
    I need to replace the lead in my mechanical pencil because it just broke.
  5. střela
    When the gangsters attacked, the police officer ended up full of lead.