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lead

lead

Meaning of lead

guide others

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EN-UK/ˈliːd/
EN-US/tu ˈliːd/
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lead with Russian translation

lead usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она будет руководить младшими дизайнерами в работе над новой рекламной кампанией в следующем месяце.

She will lead the junior designers on the new campaign next month.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Не мог бы ты руководить нашей учебной группой на встрече по проекту в пятницу?

Could you lead our study group at the project meeting on Friday?

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lead belongs to the topic "Teamwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

leadруководить
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

lead synonyms

Related words worth learning together

manage
Emphasizes handling operations, resources and everyday running of work.
head
Often implies holding the top position or title (e.g., head of department).
supervise
To watch over work or workers and ensure tasks are done correctly.
direct
To give orders or instructions; emphasizes telling people what to do.
run
To operate or be in charge of an organization, business, or event.
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🇬🇧en

Emphasizes handling operations, resources and everyday running of work.

A2Very Often

He manages a team of five people.

🇬🇧en

Often implies holding the top position or title (e.g., head of department).

A2Often

She heads the marketing department.

🇬🇧en

To watch over work or workers and ensure tasks are done correctly.

A2Often

He supervises the trainees on the floor.

🇬🇧en

To give orders or instructions; emphasizes telling people what to do.

A2Often

She directed the team to complete the report by Friday.

🇬🇧en

To operate or be in charge of an organization, business, or event.

A2Very Often

She runs a small software company.

O
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oversee

To watch over and check the progress of work, often from a higher-level position.

A2Often

She oversees all product launches.

🇬🇧en

To exercise power to regulate or restrain; emphasizes authority and regulation rather than leadership.

A2Very Often

He controls the budget for the department.

🇬🇧en

To arrange and align activities or people so they work together effectively; less about authority, more about cooperation.

A2Often

He coordinates volunteers for the event.

🇬🇧en

To preside over a meeting or committee; specifically about leading meetings rather than general management.

A2Often

She will chair the meeting tomorrow.

M
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mentor

To guide and advise someone in their personal or professional development; less about directing work.

B1Rarely

He mentors several junior engineers.

G
🇬🇧en
govern

To rule or exercise authority, often used for states or formal institutions rather than small teams.

B1Rarely

The council governs local services.

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How to pronounce lead and what this word means

lead means lead. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce lead

/ˈliːd/

lead translation

lead

lead examples

She will lead the junior designers on the new campaign next month.

lead transcription

/ˈliːd/, /tu ˈliːd/

Questions about this word

lead meaning: what does it mean?

guide others

lead pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

lead is pronounced as /ˈliːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

lead definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She will lead the junior designers on the new campaign next month. Translation: Она будет руководить младшими дизайнерами в работе над новой рекламной кампанией в следующем месяце.

Is lead part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, lead can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is lead part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, lead can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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