Lead out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈaʊt
LED owt, LEED owt
lɛd/ /ˈaʊt
LED owt
Definition
To take someone or something outside or out of a place, often by guiding or escorting them. Can also mean starting an activity by being the first to act.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or descriptive contexts. Common with people, animals, or starting events (e.g., 'lead out a dance'). Not to be confused with 'lead' as in the metal. Often appears in phrasal verb lists; less common in everyday spoken English.
Spanish: sacar - guiar afueraPortuguese (BR): levar para fora - guiar para foraPortuguese (PT): levar para fora - guiar para foraChinese (Simplified): 带出去 - 引领出去Chinese (Traditional): 帶出去 - 引領出去Hindi: बाहर ले जाना - बाहर नेतृत्व करनाArabic: يخرج - يقود للخارجBengali: বাহিরে নিয়ে যাওয়া - উদ্যোগ নেওয়া (কার্যক্রম শুরু করা)Russian: выводить - начинать (мероприятие, обсуждение)Japanese: 案内して外に連れ出す - 先頭を切って始めるVietnamese: dẫn ra ngoài - khởi xướngKorean: 이끌고 밖으로 나가다 - 시작하다Turkish: dışarı çıkarmak - başlatmak (bir etkinliği)Urdu: باہر لے جانا - آغاز کرناIndonesian: mengantar keluar - memulai (kegiatan)
Example Sentences
The teacher led out the students after the fire alarm.
basic
He led out his dog for a walk every morning.
basic
Please lead out the guests to the garden.
basic
He was asked to lead out the first dance at the wedding.
natural
Could you lead out the group while I lock the door?
natural
She'll lead out the discussion to get everyone started.
natural