Lead — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front

"an enthusiastic docent led our group through the art museum"

to serve as leader of

"a senior programmer is leading the team that is developing the new accounting software"

to be at the front of

"the local high school's marching band led the parade"

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction

"this old road leads to an abandoned quarry"

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

"the salesclerk led us through the maze of options now available to television buyers"

the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show

"the actor's career has really taken off since he became the lead in that prime-time drama"

the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects

"the runner maintained a lead of several meters all the way around the track"

a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert

"my sister got a lead on the job opening from her neighbor, who is the human resources director for the company"

a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)

"the police are now working on several leads generated by the evidence gathered at the crime scene"

highest in rank or authority

"the lead diplomat is responsible for making policy for the entire embassy"