verb

 

take someone to show someone where to go, usually by taking them to a place or by going in front of them

She led them down the hall.

 

be winning to be winning a game

They were leading by 11 points at half-time.

 

be the best to be better than anyone else

I still believe that we lead the world in acting talent.

 

control to be in control of a group, country, or situation

to lead a discussion

 

noun

 

winning a winning position during a race or other situation where people are competing

She's in the lead (= winning).

 

film/play the main person in a film or play

She plays the lead in both films.

 

dog a chain or piece of leather fixed to a dog's collar so that it can be controlled

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

 

electricity the wire that connects a piece of electrical equipment to the electricity supply

 

information information about a crime that police are trying to solve

Police are chasing up a new lead.

 

adjective

 

The lead performer or lead part in a performance is the main performer or part.

the lead singer