lead the way

phrase

: 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.

Examples of lead the way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chip stocks like Micron Technology helped lead the way lower. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Washington commit Isala Wily-Ava and talented junior Brandon Nash lead the way. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

In sports, three channels – PacificLeagueTV (Pacific League baseball), Pivot and SPOTVNOW – lead the way in both free and paid-for streaming, with DAZN Japan and horse racing channel JRA also strong in the free space. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Throughout the park, eye-level signage lets kids lead the way. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

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