Leading

/ˈliːdɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of guiding a group or the position of being in charge.

His leading of the team resulted in a successful project completion.

verb

To guide or direct in a course.

She is leading the discussion on climate change solutions.

To be in the first position or to be in control.

The horse is leading the race with a comfortable margin.

adjective

Most important or influential.

She is a leading expert in the field of environmental science.

At the forefront or ahead in terms of development or innovation.

The company has been a leading innovator in technology for over a decade.

To be ahead of others in terms of competition or ranking.

They are leading the race with only a few laps to go.

Middle English, from the verb 'lead' with the suffix '-ing'

leading edge

The most advanced stage of development in a particular area.

leading light

A person who leads or guides in a particular field or organization.

leading question

A question that prompts or suggests the desired answer.

lead

to go or guide in a particular direction or to direct someone.

leader

a person who leads or commands a group.

leadership

the action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Top-ranked or high-status.

He's the leading guy around here; everyone knows him.

The best or most influential.

That brand is still leading in the market.