lead

US /lid/

UK /li:d/

A1

noun

  • Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • Information that could help to solve a crime
  • Main part in a play or movie
  • Heavy, gray metal element
  • Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
  • Act of being at the front in a race or game

adjecitve

  • Being the main part in movies or plays

verb

  • To show the way or guide others
  • To be at the front of a race or game
  • To travel in front of; go in advance of others

Examples

We should follow their lead in banning chemical weapons.

The team has now built up a commanding lead.