lead (EN)

verb, noun, adjective, noun

verb “lead”

1. to guide someone or something by touching or being connected to them
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   The tour guide led the group through the museum, pointing out the most famous exhibits.
2. to show the way by going first
   She led her friends to the hidden beach she had discovered last summer.
3. to go towards a specific direction or place
   The road leads straight to the beach.
4. to result in something
   The investigation led to the discovery of new evidence.
5. to be in charge of a group or activity
   She leads the team with confidence, ensuring every project is completed on time.
6. to persuade someone to do something based on evidence or argument
   Her inspiring speech led me to believe that the project is doable.
7. to be at the front or be the most important in a group or activity
   In the race, Sarah led the group of runners, maintaining her position at the front from start to finish.
8. to be in front of others, such as in a competition
   She led the marathon from start to finish.
9. to start a game or round in card games or dominoes
   In our first round of bridge, Sarah led with the ace of spades.

noun “lead”

1. the action or instance of guiding or being in charge
   In the dance competition, she took the lead, guiding her partner gracefully across the floor.
2. being in front in a competition
   After the first lap, Sarah had the lead in the race.
3. the amount by which someone is leading in a competition
   With a lead of three laps, the cyclist felt confident she could win the race.
4. the person responsible for a project or team
   Samantha was appointed as the marketing lead for the new campaign.
5. the main character in a play or movie
   After months of auditions, Sarah was thrilled to finally land the lead in the upcoming Broadway musical.
6. a device used to guide an animal, like a leash
   Before heading to the park, Sarah attached the lead to her dog's collar.
7. a wire used in electrical applications
   Before plugging in the lamp, she checked if the lead was intact and free of any cuts.
8. a potential sales opportunity or customer
   After attending the trade show, Sarah gathered over fifty leads for her company's new product line.
9. information that helps to uncover more details about something
   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. the beginning part of a newspaper article that summarizes the story
    The lead of the article grabbed my attention with its promise of uncovering the city's hidden history.
11. a major news story featured prominently
    The lead in today's evening news was about the mayor's unexpected resignation.
12. in music, the introduction of a theme by one voice that is then taken up by others
    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. the distance a screw thread moves in one revolution
    The lead of this screw is 5 mm, meaning it moves forward 5 mm for every full turn it makes.
14. the angle difference in a compound engine that affects timing
    In our compound engine, we adjusted the leads between the cranks to optimize performance.

adjective “lead”

1. the most important or primary in a group or series
   She was the lead actress in the school play.

noun “lead”

1. a dense metal element with a bluish tint
   The plumber used a piece of lead to seal the joint in the old pipes.
2. a weight used to measure the depth of water
   The sailor threw the lead overboard to measure how deep the water was beneath their ship.
3. the vertical spacing between lines of text
   Adjusting the lead will make the document easier to read by altering the spacing between the text lines.
4. the graphite core of a pencil
   I need to replace the lead in my mechanical pencil because it just broke.
5. slang term for bullets
   When the gangsters attacked, the police officer ended up full of lead.