leading

• يُستعمل لوصف الشيء الأهم أو الأنجح أو الأكثر تقدماً في مجال أو سياق معين، أو الشخص الذي يتقدم غيره أو يحتل المرتبة الأولى.

Describes something that is most important, successful, or advanced in a particular field or context.

1. Most important performer or roleB1formal

   Describing the main or most prominent actor, performer, or participant in a production or event.

   الرئيسي

   • She played the leading role in the school play.
   • He is the leading actor in the new film.
   • The leading dancer captivated the audience.

   المرادفاتchieffirstforemostheadmainprimaryprincipalstarringtitle

   الأضدادminorsecondarysupporting

2. Greatest in importance or achievementB1formal

   Being the most significant, influential, or successful in a particular field or context.

   الرائد

   • She is a leading expert in climate science.
   • The company is a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles.
   • He made a leading contribution to the research.

   المرادفاتchiefforemostpreeminentpremierprincipaltop

   الأضدادinferiorminorsecondarysubordinate

3. Going in advance; showing the wayB2formal

   Moving ahead of others to guide or direct them.

   المتقدّم

   • The leading car set a fast pace for the race.
   • The leading ship navigated through the narrow channel.
   • The leading hiker marked the trail for the group.

   المرادفاتconductingdirectingguiding

   الأضدادfollowingtrailing

4. Having the highest score in a contestB1formal

   Occupying the first position or having the highest score in a competition or game.

   المتصدّر

   • The leading team scored another goal in the final minutes.
   • She is in the leading position after the first round.
   • The leading candidate has a significant advantage in the polls.

   المرادفاتaheadfirstin the leadtopwinning

   الأضدادtrailing

• اسم يدل إما على شريط معدني رقيق كان يُستخدم قديمًا لإنشاء فراغات بين السطور في الطباعة التقليدية، وإما على عملية القيادة أو الإدارة أو التوجيه لجماعة أو منظمة أو نشاط.

A noun referring to either a thin strip of metal once used to create spacing between lines of type in traditional printing, or the action of guiding, directing, or managing a group, organization, or activity.

غير معدود

1. Printing spacing stripC2formal

   A thin strip of metal or other material used to create space between lines of type in traditional printing.

   شرائط التباعد بين الأسطر

   • The typesetter adjusted the leading to improve readability.
   • Old books often have generous leading between lines.
   • He carefully inserted the leading into the printing press.

   المرادفاتlead

2. Act of guiding or directingB2formal

   The action or process of providing guidance, direction, or management to a group or organization.

   القيادة

   • Her leading of the team resulted in a successful project.
   • Effective leading requires clear communication and vision.
   • The leading of the expedition was a challenging task.

   المرادفاتadministrationcommandconductcontroldirectionguidanceleadershipmanagementsteeragesupervision

   الأضدادfollowing

• فعل يدل على القيادة أو التوجيه أو رئاسة جماعة أو نشاط.

A verb used to indicate guiding, directing, or being in charge of a group or activity.

فعل شاذ

1. Guide or directA2formal

   To show the way or direct someone or something to a destination.

   قيادة وتوجيه

   • She led the tourists through the museum.
   • He led the team to victory.
   • The path led us to the beach.

   المرادفاتconductdirectescortguidenavigatepilotshepherdsteerusher

   الأضدادfollowmisdirectmislead

2. Be in first positionA2formal

   To be in the first place in a race, competition, or ranking.

   التصدّر

   • Her team leads the league standings.
   • He leads by two points in the election.
   • The company leads the market in innovation.

   الأضدادfollowtrail

3. Cause or result inB1formal

   To cause something to happen or to have a particular result.

   يؤدي إلى

   • Too much sugar leads to health problems.
   • This decision will lead to better outcomes.
   • His actions led to his dismissal.

   المرادفاتbring aboutcausegenerateinduceproduceprompttrigger

4. Live or spend timeB2formal

   To pass or spend time in a particular way.

   قضاء الوقت

   • They lead a simple life in the countryside.
   • She leads a busy lifestyle.
   • He leads an active life full of travel.

   المرادفاتhavelivepassspend

الصيغ المركّبةlead offlead onlead up