leading

• Описывает что-то наиболее важное, успешное или передовое в определённой области или контексте.

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.

   Главный

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

   Synonymschieffirstforemostheadmainprimaryprincipalstarringtitle

   Antonymsminorsecondarysupporting

2. Greatest in importance or achievementB1formal

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

   Ведущий

   • 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.

   Synonymschiefforemostpreeminentpremierprincipaltop

   Antonymsinferiorminorsecondarysubordinate

3. Going in advance; showing the wayB2formal

   Moving ahead of others to guide or direct them.

   Ведущий

   • 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.

   Synonymsconductingdirectingguiding

   Antonymsfollowingtrailing

4. Having the highest score in a contestB1formal

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

   Лидирующий

   • 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.

   Synonymsaheadfirstin the leadtopwinning

   Antonymstrailing

• Существительное, обозначающее либо тонкую металлическую полоску, ранее использовавшуюся для создания пробелов между строками в традиционной печати, либо действие по руководству, управлению группой, организацией или деятельностью.

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.

uncountable

1. Printing spacing stripC2formal

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

   Шпоны

   • 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.

   Synonymslead

2. Act of guiding or directingB2formal

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

   Руководство

   • 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.

   Synonymsadministrationcommandconductcontroldirectionguidanceleadershipmanagementsteeragesupervision

   Antonymsfollowing

• Глагол, обозначающий руководство, направление или руководство группой или деятельностью.

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

irregular verb

1. Guide or directA2formal

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

   Вести

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

   Synonymsconductdirectescortguidenavigatepilotshepherdsteerusher

   Antonymsfollowmisdirectmislead

2. Be in first positionA2formal

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

   Занимать первое место

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

   Antonymsfollowtrail

3. Cause or result inB1formal

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

   Приводить к

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

   Synonymsbring aboutcausegenerateinduceproduceprompttrigger

4. Live or spend timeB2formal

   To pass or spend time in a particular way.

   Проводить время

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

   Synonymshavelivepassspend

Phrasal variantslead offlead onlead up