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lead
verb
-
lead
,
leading
,
leads
,
led
to
guide
a
person
,
animal
,
or
group
so
that
they
go
with
you
or
follow
you
to
a
place
or
into
an
activity
•
The
tour
guide
led
the
visitors
through
the
ancient
castle
.
The
tour
guide
led
the
visitors
through
the
ancient
castle
.
•
If
you
know
the
way
,
please
lead
us
to
the
train
station
.
If
you
know
the
way
,
please
lead
us
to
the
train
station
.
Old
English
lǣdan
,
from
Proto-Germanic
*laidijanan
"
to
travel
,
guide
".
verb
-
lead
,
leading
,
leads
,
led
to
show
someone
the
way
or
go
in
front
so
that
others
can
follow
•
The
tour
guide
will
lead
us
through
the
rainforest
trail
.
The
tour
guide
will
lead
us
through
the
rainforest
trail
.
•
Please
lead
the
visitors
to
the
conference
room
.
Please
lead
the
visitors
to
the
conference
room
.
Old
English
lǣdan
“
to
guide
,
carry
,
bring
”,
related
to
“
load
”.
verb
-
lead
,
leading
,
leads
,
led
to
be
in
charge
of
a
group
,
organization
,
or
activity
•
She
was
chosen
to
lead
the
marketing
team
on
the
new
project
.
She
was
chosen
to
lead
the
marketing
team
on
the
new
project
.
•
During
the
crisis
,
the
mayor
led
the
city
with
calm
and
clarity
.
During
the
crisis
,
the
mayor
led
the
city
with
calm
and
clarity
.
verb
-
lead
,
leading
,
leads
,
led
to
cause
or
result
in
a
particular
situation
or
outcome
(
used
with
"
to
")
•
Too
much
stress
can
lead
to
health
problems
.
Too
much
stress
can
lead
to
health
problems
.
•
The
argument
led
to
a
long-lasting
friendship
after
they
resolved
it
.
The
argument
led
to
a
long-lasting
friendship
after
they
resolved
it
.
noun
the
position
of
being
ahead
of
others
in
a
race
,
competition
,
or
amount
•
Our
team
took
the
lead
in
the
final
minute
of
the
game
.
Our
team
took
the
lead
in
the
final
minute
of
the
game
.
•
She
has
a
narrow
lead
over
her
opponent
in
the
poll
.
She
has
a
narrow
lead
over
her
opponent
in
the
poll
.
verb
-
lead
,
leading
,
leads
,
led
to
be
in
first
place
or
have
more
points
than
others
in
a
race
,
game
,
or
competition
•
Our
team
lead
3–0
at
halftime
.
Our
team
lead
3–0
at
halftime
.
•
After
five
laps
,
the
cyclist
from
Spain
continued
to
lead
.
After
five
laps
,
the
cyclist
from
Spain
continued
to
lead
.
Extension
of
sense
“
go
first
”
from
Old
English
lǣdan
.
verb
-
lead
,
leading
,
leads
,
led
to
cause
something
to
happen
or
exist
later
,
often
used
with
"
to
"
•
Too
much
sugar
can
lead
to
health
problems
.
Too
much
sugar
can
lead
to
health
problems
.
•
His
careless
words
may
lead
to
misunderstanding
.
His
careless
words
may
lead
to
misunderstanding
.
Same
origin
as
other
verbal
senses
;
figurative
use
recorded
since
the
14th
century
.
noun
a
position
of
being
ahead
of
others
or
having
an
advantage
in
a
race
,
game
,
or
situation
•
Our
team
took
a
two-point
lead
in
the
final
minute
.
Our
team
took
a
two-point
lead
in
the
final
minute
.
•
Despite
her
early
lead
,
the
runner
finished
third
.
Despite
her
early
lead
,
the
runner
finished
third
.
From
the
verb
sense
“
be
first
”;
noun
use
attested
since
the
19th
century
.
noun
a
long
thin
strap
or
rope
attached
to
an
animal
to
control
it
when
walking
;
a
leash
•
Please
keep
your
dog
on
a
lead
in
the
park
.
Please
keep
your
dog
on
a
lead
in
the
park
.
•
She
bought
a
new
retractable
lead
for
her
puppy
.
She
bought
a
new
retractable
lead
for
her
puppy
.
Sense
of
"
strap
for
leading
an
animal
"
recorded
in
15th
century
.
noun
a
heavy
,
soft
,
dark-gray
metal
chemical
element
,
used
in
batteries
,
weights
,
and
shields
against
radiation
•
Old
water
pipes
were
often
made
of
lead
,
which
can
be
dangerous
.
Old
water
pipes
were
often
made
of
lead
,
which
can
be
dangerous
.
•
Car
batteries
contain
plates
of
lead
and
lead
dioxide
.
Car
batteries
contain
plates
of
lead
and
lead
dioxide
.
Old
English
lēad
,
from
Proto-Germanic
*laudan
noun
the
main
acting
role
in
a
play
,
movie
,
or
television
show
,
or
the
person
who
plays
that
role
•
He
won
an
award
for
his
performance
as
the
lead
in
the
film
.
He
won
an
award
for
his
performance
as
the
lead
in
the
film
.
•
The
director
is
still
looking
for
a
strong
female
lead
.
The
director
is
still
looking
for
a
strong
female
lead
.
noun
information
or
a
clue
that
helps
you
discover
something
,
especially
for
journalists
or
police
•
The
detective
followed
a
new
lead
in
the
robbery
case
.
The
detective
followed
a
new
lead
in
the
robbery
case
.
•
Reporters
received
a
hot
lead
about
the
celebrity
’
s
secret
wedding
.
Reporters
received
a
hot
lead
about
the
celebrity
’
s
secret
wedding
.
Transferred
sense
from
“
something
that
leads
you
forward
”
in
the
late
19th
century
.
noun
the
main
acting
role
in
a
play
,
film
,
or
show
,
or
the
person
who
plays
that
role
•
She
landed
the
lead
in
the
school
musical
.
She
landed
the
lead
in
the
school
musical
.
•
The
movie
’
s
male
lead
received
an
award
.
The
movie
’
s
male
lead
received
an
award
.
From
theatrical
jargon
of
the
early
19th
century
,
shortening
of
“
leading
role
”.
