Lead on to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LED-awn-too, LEED-awn-too, LED-awn-tuh, LEED-awn-tuh
lɛd/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈuː
LED-on-TOO
Definition
To cause or connect to something else, especially as the next step, result, or place. Often used to show progression from one thing or place to another.
Usage & Nuances
Usually found in academic, technical, or formal contexts. Common with topics like ideas, events, or physical places ('one room leads on to another'). Not used to mean 'mislead' (different from 'lead someone on').
Spanish: llevar a - conducir aPortuguese (BR): levar a - conduzir aPortuguese (PT): levar a - conduzir aChinese (Simplified): 导致 - 引导到Chinese (Traditional): 導致 - 引導到Hindi: आगे ले जाना - तक पहुँचानाArabic: يؤدي إلى - يقود إلىBengali: যোগ দাও - পরবর্তী পর্যায়ে নিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: вести к - переходить вJapanese: つながる - 移るVietnamese: dẫn đến - nối tiếp sangKorean: 이어지다 - 연결되다Turkish: bağlanmak - devam etmekUrdu: لے جانا - منتقل ہوناIndonesian: mengarah ke - berlanjut ke
Example Sentences
This path leads on to the main road.
basic
The first chapter leads on to the second.
basic
One question leads on to another.
basic
All these events lead on to the big final decision.
natural
If you walk through the hallway, it leads on to the kitchen.
natural
His early work leads on to what he became famous for later.
natural