leading (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈliːdɪŋ/
Definition
Being in charge or in control; having the most influence or success.
Examples
She is the leading figure in the environmental movement.
The company has a leading position in the market.
He made a leading contribution to the research.
How to Use leading
- leading to (prepositional phrase)
- Guiding or directing someone or something towards a particular place or outcome. — "The road is leading to the city center."
- leading figure (collocation)
- A person who is the most important or influential in a particular field or movement. — "He is a leading figure in the fight against climate change."
- leading position (collocation)
- A situation of being ahead of others in terms of success, influence, or market share. — "The company has a leading position in the technology sector."
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