In the lead Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid
IN thuh LEED
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lɛd
IN thuh LED
Definition
To be ahead of others in a competition, race, or situation; to be winning or in the top position.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both sports and non-sports contexts (like 'in the lead in the polls'). Often used with 'to be' (e.g., 'She is in the lead'). Not formal or slang—standard English.
Spanish: en cabeza - en primer lugarPortuguese (BR): na liderança - em primeiro lugarPortuguese (PT): na liderança - em primeiro lugarChinese (Simplified): 领先Chinese (Traditional): 領先Hindi: आगेArabic: في الصدارة - في المقدمةBengali: সামনে থাকা - এগিয়ে থাকাRussian: лидировать - быть в лидерахJapanese: トップにいる - 先頭に立つVietnamese: dẫn đầuKorean: 앞서다 - 선두에 있다Turkish: önde olmakUrdu: سبقت میں ہونا - آگے ہوناIndonesian: memimpin - berada di depan
Example Sentences
She is in the lead of the race.
basic
Our team is in the lead at halftime.
basic
He wants to be in the lead at the end of the game.
basic
After that last goal, they’re finally in the lead!
natural
Polls show our candidate is in the lead right now.
natural
Keep pushing! You’re in the lead, but it’s not over yet.
natural