Definition of lead the way
: to be the first person to go somewhere
You lead the way, and we'll follow.
—often used figuratively Their company led the way in developing this technology.
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“Lead the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20way. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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