in the lead meaning and definition

IN THE LEAD adjective

Definition of in the lead (adjective)

1. having the leading position or higher score in a contest
   • "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race"
   • synonyms: ahead, leading

IN THE LEAD adverb

Definition of in the lead (adverb)

1. leading or ahead in a competition
   • "the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch"; "ahead by two pawns"; "our candidate is in the lead in the polls"; "way out front in the race"; "the advertising campaign put them out front in sales"
   • synonyms: ahead, out front