Translation of lead from English into Dutch
Verb
effect
- This decision could lead to success.Deze beslissing kan tot succes leiden.
Noun
starring role
role of the principal performer in a play or movie- She landed the lead in the Broadway musical.Ze kreeg de hoofdrol in de Broadway-musical
leadership
initiative in an action or task- He took the lead on the project early on.Hij nam al vroeg de leiding in het project
chemistry
heavy, soft, bluish-grey metal element- Lead is used in car batteries.Lood wordt gebruikt in autobatterijen.
Expressions with lead: examples in English and translations in Dutch
Images of lead
(chemistry) lood 
(writing) potloodstift 
(animal control) riem 
(electricity) stroomdraad 
(geography) wak 
(printing) lood
Synonyms and analogies of lead in English
Examples of lead in a sentence
They lead the team to victory every season. The new policy may lead to confusion. Poor planning can lead to failure. His speech led the team to victory. The advertisement led many to buy the product. She will lead the team to victory.
He was chosen to lead the expedition. She managed to lead the race from start to finish. The candidate continues to lead in the polls. He leads a quiet life near the coast. After retiring, they led a simple life abroad. She will lead the project from next week. The coach will lead the team to victory. The narrow lane leads toward the old harbour. All signs led us back to the station. The actor was thrilled to get the lead in the new film. She has always dreamed of playing the lead in a major production. She took the lead in organizing the event. His lead in the campaign was undeniable. Lead pipes were common in old plumbing systems. The artist used lead to create the sculpture. He sharpened the pencil to expose more lead. The artist preferred using lead for sketching. The team maintained their lead throughout the tournament. His lead in the polls was significant. The journalist received a lead on the political scandal. A lead from an anonymous source cracked the mystery. The trainer used a lead to guide the horse. A lead is essential for walking pets safely. The electrician replaced the damaged lead. Make sure the lead is properly insulated. Explorers found a lead to navigate through the ice. The icebreaker followed a lead to reach open water. She took the lead in the chess tournament. Winning the toss gave him the lead in the game. The typesetter adjusted the lead for better spacing. Old printing presses relied heavily on lead.
Translations of "lead" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Step forward if you want to lead the project from today.
Stap naar voren als je het project vanaf vandaag wilt leiden.
We need someone to lead away the animals before they start causing damage.
We hebben iemand nodig die de dieren weghaalt voordat ze schade gaan veroorzaken.
Her legs felt as heavy as lead after running the marathon.
Haar benen voelden als lood na het lopen van de marathon.
They went into the lead with a late surge that surprised everyone.
Ze kwamen aan de leiding dankzij een late eindsprint die iedereen verraste.
Revenues are in the lead by determining what buildings can cost.
Opbrengsten zijn leidend bij het bepalen van wat de gebouwen mogen kosten.
lead: Examples and translations in context
Many believe that peaceful thoughts lead directly to sweet dreams.
Veel mensen geloven dat rustige gedachten vanzelf leiden tot mooie dromen.
Keep guessing until your instincts lead you to the truth.
Blijf raden totdat je intuïtie je naar de waarheid leidt.
They identified her as a prospect who could lead the department.
Ze zagen in haar iemand die de afdeling zou kunnen gaan leiden.
The voted team members will lead the project starting next week.
De gekozen teamleden zullen het project vanaf volgende week leiden.
Seventeen steps lead up to the entrance of the old mansion.
Zeventien treden leiden naar de ingang van het oude landhuis.
An old billy goat can lead the younger goats during their walks.
Een oude bok kan de jongere geiten leiden tijdens hun tochten.
The dog was trained to lead away strangers from the house.
De hond is getraind om onbekenden bij het huis weg te leiden.
He was filled with pride to lead the community event.
Hij was enorm trots dat hij het buurtfeest mocht leiden.
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