Taking the lead or leading—being at the front or guiding others; leadership or initiative.
彼がプロジェクトをリードして、チームは順調に進んでいる。
He is leading the project, and the team is progressing smoothly.
会議ではまず意見の整理をして、リード役を決めた。
At the meeting we first organized opinions and decided who would take the lead.
彼女は交渉で相手をうまくリードした。
She skillfully led the counterpart during the negotiations.
In sports, being ahead in points, goals, or score; having a lead over the opponent.
前半で3点差のリードを奪ったが、後半に追いつかれた。
They took a three-point lead in the first half, but were caught up in the second.
試合終盤はリードを守るのに苦労した。
They had a hard time defending the lead near the end of the match.
In baseball, the lead a base runner takes off the base—a forward position to prepare for a steal or advance.
走者は二塁で大きくリードを取った。
The runner took a big lead off second base.
The lead or lede of an article—the introductory paragraph designed to grab the reader's attention.
新聞記者は読者を引き込むリードを工夫する必要がある。
Reporters need to craft leads that draw readers in.
この記事のリードは短くて分かりやすい。
The lead of this article is short and easy to understand.
A lead wire—a conductor or wire connected to components or terminals in electrical equipment.
電子部品のリード線が折れて回路が切れていた。
The component's lead wire was broken, interrupting the circuit.
A leash—a strap or cord used to restrain or guide a pet, like a dog, during walks.
公園では犬をリードにつないで散歩させてください。
Please keep your dog on a leash when walking in the park.
A (sales) lead—a potential customer or prospect that may result in a sale.
新しいリードを獲得するために展示会に参加した。
We attended the trade show to acquire new leads.
CRMでリードを管理して、営業に引き渡す。
We manage leads in the CRM and hand them over to sales.