1. most important, prominent, or successful
2. going first or in front

1. guidance or direction provided to others
2. a thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type
Usage: printing

Examples

• She is the leading expert on climate change.
• The leading car in the race crashed into the barrier.
• His leading of the team through the crisis was remarkable.
• The company holds a leading position in the market.
• The leading actor gave an outstanding performance.
• Under her leading, the project was completed on time.
• The leading edge of the storm will arrive tonight.