leader

leader
lead|er [ `lidər ] noun count ***
▸ 1 someone in control of group
▸ 2 someone/something first in race
▸ 3 the first/best etc.
▸ 4 start/end of film/tape
▸ 5 in fishing
▸ 6 shoot from tree/bush
▸ 7 editorial in newspaper
▸ 8 in band/orchestra
1. ) someone who is responsible for or in control of a group, organization, country, etc.:
a political/military/religious leader
leader of: the leader of the French delegation
2. ) a person, animal, or vehicle that is winning at a particular time during a race or competition:
She remains the leader after the 17th hole.
3. ) a person, company, or product that is more successful, popular, or advanced than others in a particular area of activity:
They have emerged as industry leaders.
leader in: He is widely acknowledged to be a world leader in his field.
=> MARKET LEADER
4. ) TECHNICAL a piece at the start or end of a FILM or TAPE with nothing recorded on it
5. ) TECHNICAL a short piece of strong transparent string used for tying a hook to a fishing line
6. ) TECHNICAL a long SHOOT growing from the stem of a tree or bush
7. ) BRITISH an EDITORIAL
8. ) someone who CONDUCTS a band
a ) BRITISH the CONCERTMASTER of an orchestra
=> LOSS LEADER, MAJORITY LEADER

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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