in the lead

• Frase utilizada para describir a alguien o algo que va actualmente por delante de otros en una competición, carrera o clasificación.

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.

   en cabeza

   • 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.

   llevar la iniciativa

   • 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.