leading
intermediateB1/ˈliːdɪŋ/ · lead-ing
At the forefront or in a position of authority.
Meanings
At the forefront or in a position of authority.
سب سے آگے یا اختیار کے مقام پر.
رہنمائی
rahnumai
Common Collocations
- leading role
- leading position
- leading expert
Example Sentences
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
وہ ماحولیاتی سائنس کی رہنما ماہر ہے.
Woh meholiyati science ki rahnuma maahir hai.
The company is leading the industry in innovation.
کمپنی اختراعات میں اس صنعت کی رہنما ہے.
Company ikhtiraat mein is san'at ki rahnuma hai.
He played a leading role in the project's success.
اس نے منصوبے کی کامیابی میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کیا.
Us ne mansoobe ki kamiyabi mein aik ahem kirdar ada kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'leading' as being in the front row of a parade.
Imagine a team captain directing players on the field.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جو رہنمائی کریں ہم ان کے پیچھے چلیں گے،<br>ان کا دیا ہوا راستہ کبھی نہیں چھوڑیں گے.
Jo rahnumai karein hum un ke peeche chalein ge,<br>Un ka diya hua rasta kabhi nahin chhordain ge.
We will follow those who guide us,<br>We will never abandon the path they have shown.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے بڑھو اور رہنمائی کرو.
Aage barho aur rahnumai karo.
Move forward and lead.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lædan" — to guide, bring
First known use: 15th century
The term 'leading' evolved from the Old English word 'lædan,' meaning to guide or direct. Over time, it became associated with being at the forefront in various contexts.