lead on

indénombrable · verbe irrégulier · transitif · phrasal, séparable

A phrasal verb used to indicate deceiving someone by encouraging false hopes or expectations, especially in a romantic or professional context.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения обмана кого-либо путём поощрения ложных надежд или ожиданий, особенно в романтическом или профессиональном контексте.esVerbo frasal que significa engañar a alguien dándole falsas esperanzas o expectativas, especialmente en un contexto romántico o profesional.frVerbe à particule signifiant tromper quelqu'un en lui laissant espérer ou en encourageant de faux espoirs, notamment dans un contexte amoureux ou professionnel.deJemanden durch falsche Hoffnungen oder Erwartungen täuschen, besonders in romantischen oder beruflichen Kontexten.ptVerbo frasal usado para indicar o ato de enganar alguém alimentando falsas esperanças ou expectativas, especialmente em contextos românticos ou profissionais.zh指通过给予虚假的希望或鼓励来欺骗或误导他人，常见于恋爱或职业场合。arفعل مركب يعني خداع شخص بإعطائه وعودًا أو آمالًا كاذبة، خاصة في السياق العاطفي أو المهني، وإيهامه بما لا يتحقق.

1. Deceive or mislead informal

   To cause someone to believe something that is not true, especially about romantic interest.

   • She led him on for months, but never intended to date him.
   • He felt she was leading him on with false promises.
   • Don't lead people on if you're not interested.

   ruОбманывать или вводить в заблуждениеesEngañar o dar falsas esperanzasfrFaire marquer quelqu'undeTäuschen oder irreführenptIludir ou enganarzh欺骗或误导arالخداع أو التضليل

   Synonymes: beguiledeceivedeludedupefoolmisleadstring alongteasetoy with

   Antonymes: disabuseenlightenundeceive

2. Guide or encourage informal

   To encourage someone to continue with a belief or action, often by giving false hope.

   • The salesman led the customer on about the product's features.
   • They led him on to believe he would get the promotion.
   • She led on her friend by pretending to support the plan.

   ruОбнадёживатьesDar falsas esperanzasfrfaire marcher (quelqu'un)deHinhaltenptIludirzh哄骗arالتشجيع الكاذب

   Synonymes: deceiveenticeluremisleadstring along

   Antonymes: deterdiscouragedismaydissuade

• led on past participle
• led on past simple
• leading on present participle
• leads on third person singular

Verbe de base: lead