in the lead

• Expressão usada para descrever alguém ou algo que está à frente dos demais em uma competição, corrida ou classificação.

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.

   Estar na liderança

   • 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.

   Liderar

   • 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.