Lead meaning in English

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Definition

to lead: to guide, to direct, to travel in front of others verb
I'll lead you to Bruno's office.

This is an irregular verb:
I lead / I led / I have led
leading: principal, important, first adjective
a lead (UK): an (electrical) cable noun

Examples

  • "Bruno : Unfortunately, the current economic climate has led to budget cuts, and the Corporation cannot afford to take you on a guided tour of the Park."
  • "There are many different ways to do this, but only one will lead you to the gardens of Nirvana, or possibly just the bush of Guns N' Roses."
  • "I would be remiss if I did not mention that this company retreat will include team-building exercises led by an expert from the FunFactory Consulting Squadron."
  • "Lack of sleep leads to irritability, poor behavior and trouble with relationships, especially among children and teens."
  • "I'm sure you know that China's workforce and economic growth make us a leading power for the 21st century and beyond."
  • "Lotsa Medals : Well, Brent, I'm not sure those are everyone's concerns, but after one week of competition, Germany leads the medal count with 9 medals: 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze, closely followed by the US and France with 8 and 7 total medals respectively."
  • "During the 1970s, the Castro district became the symbol of gay liberation, led by the activist Harvey Milk."
  • "There are many different ways to do this, but only one will lead you to the gardens of nirvana."
  • "Unfortunately, the current economic climate has led to budget cuts, and the corporation cannot afford to take you on a guided tour of the park."
  • "Tomorrow morning, in meeting room A, Glen will be leading our first collective yoga class."
  • "The controversy associated with illegal and unethical cost-cutting methods often leads to customer boycotts and consumer class-action suits."
  • "Close relationships with organized crime, such as the Teamsters Union's ties with mafia boss Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano, led the government to change its traditionally benevolent stance."
  • "It isn't just wine lovers who are left with an unpleasant taste in the mouth: environmentalists claim that the falling demand for cork is leading to large-scale deforestation."
  • "You know...just hanging out...playing some golf...leading the free world...that sort of thing."
  • "Bruno named me the interim CEO perhaps because he has more confidence in my ability to lead than, let's say, yours for example."
  • "Look Jean, there are some people who are born to lead, and others who are born to follow."
  • "Brian : No, I know what it's like to be led by someone."
  • "We're one of the world's leading perfume online retailers."
  • "Lead Image Consultant & Business Guru"

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