Translation of lead into German
Verb
effect
- This decision could lead to success.Diese Entscheidung könnte zum Erfolg führen.
guide actions
- Her words led him to change his mind.Ihre Worte brachten ihn dazu, seine Meinung zu ändern.
Noun
starring role
role of the principal performer in a play or movie- She landed the lead in the Broadway musical..Sie bekam die Hauptrolle im Broadway-Musical
leadership
initiative in an action or task- He took the lead on the project early on..Er übernahm früh die Initiative im Projekt
chemistry
heavy, soft, bluish-grey metal element- Lead is used in car batteries.Blei wird in Autobatterien verwendet.
Expressions with lead: examples in English and translations in German
Images of lead
(chemistry) Blei 
(writing) Bleistiftmine 
(animal control) Leine 
(electricity) Draht 
(geography) Fahrwasser 
(printing) Blei
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
His greatest dream was to lead his childhood sweetheart to the altar.
Sein größter Traum war es, seine Jugendliebe zum Altar zu führen.
She would rather tag behind the experts than lead the expedition herself.
Sie würde lieber den Experten folgen, als die Expedition selbst zu leiten.
The teacher's announcement of extra homework went down like a lead balloon.
Die Ankündigung zusätzlicher Hausaufgaben durch den Lehrer fiel wie Blei.
She aced the serve, ensuring her lead in the tournament.
Sie servierte ein Ass und sicherte damit ihre Führung im Turnier.
He was assigned to lead the drafted project from its inception.
Ihm wurde die Leitung des konzipierten Projekts von Beginn an übertragen.
lead: Examples and translations in context
They will tool around, seeing where the roads lead them today.
Sie werden herumkurven und schauen, wohin die Straßen sie heute führen.
Sometimes, our hearts lead us to unexpected places in life.
Manchmal führt uns unser Gefühl an unerwartete Orte im Leben.
To lead effectively, one must season their leadership style with empathy.
Um effektiv zu führen, muss man seinen Führungsstil mit Empathie anreichern.
A new chief was appointed to lead the local police department.
Ein neuer Leiter wurde ernannt, um die örtliche Polizeiwache zu führen.
In her paintings, bright staircases lead from lonely cities into the beyond.
In ihren Gemälden führen leuchtende Treppen aus einsamen Städten ins Jenseits.
The new government promised to lead the country toward the sunny uplands.
Die neue Regierung versprach, das Land in eine goldene Zukunft zu führen.
Every team needs a main man to lead them to victory.
Jedes Team braucht einen Anführer, der sie zum Sieg führt.
Some celebrities lead a charmed life, avoiding scandals despite constantly risky behavior.
Manche Promis führen ein geschütztes Leben und entgehen Skandalen trotz ständig riskanten Verhaltens.
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