Lead the way Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈweɪ
LED thuh WAY or LEED thuh WAY
lɛd/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈeɪ
LED thuh WAY
Definición
To go ahead so that others can follow, showing them the correct path or direction. It can also mean to guide or be the first to do something.
Uso & Matices
Informal and friendly, often used literally for showing a path, or figuratively when someone takes initiative. Common collocations: 'please lead the way', 'happy to lead the way'. Not about giving detailed directions, but about guiding or starting first.
Spanish: ir primero - guiar el caminoPortuguese (BR): ir na frente - mostrar o caminhoPortuguese (PT): ir à frente - mostrar o caminhoChinese (Simplified): 带路 - 引路Chinese (Traditional): 帶路 - 引路Hindi: रास्ता दिखानाArabic: قد الطريق - أرشد الطريقBengali: পথ দেখানো - এগিয়ে নিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: вести вперёд - показывать дорогуJapanese: 案内する - 先導するVietnamese: dẫn đường - dẫn lốiKorean: 앞장서다 - 길을 안내하다Turkish: yol göstermek - önderlik etmekUrdu: رہنمائی کرنا - راستہ دکھاناIndonesian: menunjukkan jalan - memimpin jalan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please lead the way to the meeting room.
basic
Who wants to lead the way on this project?
basic
You know the city, so please lead the way.
basic
I have no idea where to go—can you lead the way?
natural
If you're ready, go ahead and lead the way.
natural
She loves to lead the way when we try something new.
natural