take the lead
The idiom "take the lead" describes the act of assuming control or initiating action in various contexts such as leadership, competition, and proactive behavior.
Definition
B2General
(common)To assume control or command in a situation or activity.
Example
- She decided to take the lead on the project and assigned tasks to the team.
B2Social
(informal)To be proactive and initiate actions or decisions.
Example
- In their relationship, he often took the lead in planning their outings.
B2Competition
(sports)To move ahead of others in a race or competition.
Example
- The runner took the lead in the final lap of the race.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take the lead":
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