lead in

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, in.

2. (transitive)To introduce, to mark the beginning of something, especially in music.

   I'll play the first couple of bars by myself to lead you in.

1. Tom has the lead in the race.

   Том лідирує на перегонах.

   deTom liegt beim Rennen in Führung.

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2. Tom played lead guitar in my first band.

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3. Tom is the lead singer in a blues band.

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4. Tom got offered a leading role in a horror movie.

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5. Tom led the crowd in singing.

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• lead offпочати, починатиUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, off.
• lead outпровести, вестиUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, out.
• lead onобманути, обманюватиTo mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.
• lead toзробити, робитиTo be a cause of.
• lead inUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, in.
• lead throughTo take turns leading an expedition.