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leadership

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. leadership
2. initiative

Describes the act of taking the lead or initiative in guiding or directing something, such as a project or policy. It implies that the subject is the central driving force behind an effort, often used in business or political contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wonder — if I take the lead here, will I regret it?

Sentence 2

Even in the fog, the captain took charge and set the course.

Sentence 3

Those involved explained that "the city took the lead in coordinating."

Sentence 4

Who takes the lead in the first place determines where the responsibility lies.

Sentence 5

Ugh, I gave up the lead again — I'm so pathetic!