in the lead

• Wird verwendet, um jemanden oder etwas zu beschreiben, der oder das derzeit in einem Wettbewerb, Rennen oder Ranking vor anderen liegt. Kann auch bedeuten, eine führende Position innezuhaben.

A phrase used to describe someone or something that is currently ahead of others in a competition, race, or ranking.

1. Winning or aheadB1formal

   Being in a position of advantage or ahead of others in a competition, race, or comparison.

   In Führung liegen

   • The runner from Kenya is currently in the lead.
   • Our company is in the lead in terms of market share.
   • She took the lead in the final lap of the race.

2. Taking initiativeB2formal

   Being the person or group that is guiding or directing an activity or project.

   Die Führung übernehmen

   • He is in the lead on the new research project.
   • The committee put her in the lead for organizing the event.
   • The team in the lead will present their findings first.