Definition of Leading
Leading
lead·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
main, most prominent or important, or coming first;
e.g. She is a leading expert in her field.
(adjective)
providing direction, leadership, or guidance;
e.g. Under his leading influence, they gave an excellent performance. The journalist asked a leading question that suggested she expected a particular answer.
(verb)
guiding someone/something as they move forward, either by going beside/before them to show them the way or by holding some part of them while moving;
e.g. I hoped she was leading me to the correct room. We saw him leading his horse through the gate.
(verb)
being the way of going in a particular direction or accessing a particular place, or being the reason for something happening;
e.g. There is a high chance of this road leading to the house at the top of the hill. We have heard of heavy rains leading to landslides.
(verb)
having command or control over something, organizing it and overseeing its execution;
e.g. The new captain is capable of leading his team to victory.
(verb)
being at an advantage over one's competitors, being ahead or superior, often by ranking higher than them;
e.g. She is leading in the tennis match, and she will most likely be the winner.
(verb)
experiencing or living a particular kind of life;
e.g. He is leading the life that I wish I had.
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"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." -- John C Maxwell
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