Lead - translation, pronunciation and examples
lead
guide others
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When to use lead
ein Team führen
eine Gruppe führen
das Projekt führen
den Weg führen
mit gutem Beispiel führen
lead usage examples
She will lead the junior designers on the new campaign next month.
Could you lead our study group at the project meeting on Friday?
Similar words
Same word as the headword: to be in charge of or guide a team or project.
Emphasizes handling operations, resources and everyday running of work.
Often implies holding the top position or title (e.g., head of department).
To watch over work or workers and ensure tasks are done correctly.
To give orders or instructions; emphasizes telling people what to do.
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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.
lead synonyms
What's the difference between lead / manage / head / supervise / direct / run
Same word as the headword: to be in charge of or guide a team or project.
She will lead the team on the new project.
Она будет руководить командой над новым проектом.
He manages a team of five people.
Он управляет командой из пяти человек.
She heads the marketing department.
Она возглавляет отдел маркетинга.
He supervises the trainees on the floor.
Он контролирует стажёров на рабочем месте.
She directed the team to complete the report by Friday.
Она направила команду завершить отчёт к пятнице.
She runs a small software company.
Она руководит небольшой компанией по разработке ПО.
To watch over and check the progress of work, often from a higher-level position.
She oversees all product launches.
Она курирует все запуски продуктов.
To exercise power to regulate or restrain; emphasizes authority and regulation rather than leadership.
He controls the budget for the department.
Он контролирует бюджет отдела.
To arrange and align activities or people so they work together effectively; less about authority, more about cooperation.
He coordinates volunteers for the event.
Он координирует волонтеров на мероприятии.
To preside over a meeting or committee; specifically about leading meetings rather than general management.
She will chair the meeting tomorrow.
Завтра она будет председательствовать на встрече.
To guide and advise someone in their personal or professional development; less about directing work.
He mentors several junior engineers.
Он наставляет нескольких младших инженеров.
To rule or exercise authority, often used for states or formal institutions rather than small teams.
The council governs local services.
Совет управляет местными службами.
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How to pronounce lead and what this word means
lead translation: руководить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lead
/ˈliːd/
lead translation
руководить
lead examples
She will lead the junior designers on the new campaign next month.
lead transcription
/ˈliːd/, /tu ˈliːd/
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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 (руководить) 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 (руководить) 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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