lead (2) — EN↔HI

1 the lead [sing.] the first place or position in front of other people or organizations अन्‍य व्‍यक्तियों या संगठन में प्रथम स्‍थान या पद; अगुआई, नेतृत्‍व

The French athlete has gone into the lead.

India has taken the lead in developing computer software for the market.

2 [sing.] the distance or amount by which somebody/something is in front of another person or thing किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के अन्‍य व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु से आगे रहने का अंतर या मात्रा(वह कितना आगे है)

The company has a lead of several years in the development of the new technology.

3 [C] the main part in a play, show or other situation किसी नाटक, प्रदर्शन या अन्‍य स्थिति में मुख्‍य भूमिका

Who’s playing the lead in the new film?

Neha played a lead role in getting the company back into profit.

4 [C] a piece of information that may help to give the answer to a problem किसी समस्‍या के समाधान की ओर ले जाने वाली जानकारी, सुराग़, सूत्र

The police are following all possible leads to track down the killer.

5 [C] a long chain or piece of leather that is connected to the collar around a dog’s neck and used for keeping the dog under control कुत्ते के गरदन के पट्टे से लगी लंबी ज़ंजीर या चमड़े की पट्टी (कुत्ते को क़ाबू में रखने के लिए)

All dogs must be kept on a lead.

6 [C] a piece of wire that carries electricity to a piece of equipment किसी उपकरण को विद्युत पहुँचाने वाली तार; लीड