lead
معنی فارسی
سرب ، اريز ، سطر جدا کن ، اشبون ،
گلوله سربي براي ژرف پيمايي
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Old English word 'lead', meaning 'lead' or 'a leaden vessel'.
مثال
- Lead is a common material used in the construction industry.
- The pencil contains a graphite core encased in a lead sleeve.
- Lead pipes were commonly used for plumbing in ancient Rome.
ترکیبهای رایج
Lead pencil Lead pipe Lead battery Lead sheet
تعریف انگلیسی
- an advantage held by a competitor in a race “he took the lead at the last turn”
- a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey “the children were playing with lead soldiers” “Substance Holonyms: galena, cerussite, white lead ore”
- evidence pointing to a possible solution “the police are following a promising lead” “the trail led straight to the perpetrator”
- a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead') “he takes the lead in any group” “we were just waiting for someone to take the lead” “they didn't follow our lead”
- the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
- the introductory section of a story “it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter”
- (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
- an actor who plays a principal role
- (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base “he took a long lead off first”
- an indication of potential opportunity “he got a tip on the stock market” “a good lead for a job”
- a news story of major importance
- the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
- restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
- thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
- mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
- a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire “it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads”
- the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge “the lead was in the dummy”
- take somebody somewhere “We lead him to our chief” “can you take me to the main entrance?” “He conducted us to the palace” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something” “The men lead the horses across the field”
- have as a result or residue “The water left a mark on the silk dress” “Her blood left a stain on the napkin” “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s something”
- tend to or result in “This remark lead to further arguments among the guests” “Verb Frames:” “Something is ----ing PP”
- travel in front of; go in advance of others “The procession was headed by John” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody”
- cause to undertake a certain action “Her greed led her to forge the checks” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE” “They lead him to write the letter”
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point “Service runs all the way to Cranbury” “His knowledge doesn't go very far” “My memory extends back to my fourth year of life” “The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets” “Verb Frames:” “Something is ----ing PP”
- be in charge of “Who is heading this project?” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “They lead him to write the letter”
- be ahead of others; be the first “she topped her class every year” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s” “Somebody ----s PP” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something”
- be conducive to “The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing” “Verb Frames:” “Something is ----ing PP”
- lead, as in the performance of a composition “conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- lead, extend, or afford access “This door goes to the basement” “The road runs South” “Verb Frames:” “Something is ----ing PP”
- move ahead (of others) in time or space “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s” “Somebody ----s” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something”
- cause something to pass or lead somewhere “Run the wire behind the cabinet” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something PP”
- preside over “John moderated the discussion” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s” “Somebody ----s something”
مترادفها
I. verb active
1. Guide (by the hand or something connected with the hand).
2. Conduct, direct, escort, go before as guide.
3. Head, be at the head of, precede.
4. Surpass, excel, have the lead of, take the lead of, outstrip, be in advance of.
5. Allure, entice, induce, persuade, draw, prevail on.
6. Pass, spend.
II. verb neuter
1. Show the way (by going before).
2. Be the commander (as of troops).
3. Conduce, contribute, tend, serve.
III. noun
1. Guidance, direction, leadership.
2. Precedence.