verb / noun / adjective
lead
LEED/liːd/
To go ahead and direct the course of others.
Our guide leads us along the trail to the lake.
Etymology
Old English lædan expressed causing someone to go with oneself or showing the way. This image of guiding another's movement also underlies taking charge and directing others' actions.
In context
That's their job. Their job is to lead and manage and organize the fight so that it goes well.
More examples
- The lead engineer assigns tasks to the team.
- Maya takes the lead halfway through the race.
- Skipping these checks can lead to costly mistakes.
- The detective follows a promising lead in the case.
Forms
lead · leads · led · leading
leader noun — Someone who guides or directs others.
leadership noun — The ability or activity of directing others.