What does liderar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word liderar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use liderar in Portuguese.

The word liderar in Portuguese means lead, , lead, tomar a iniciativa, representar, liderar, liderar, encabeçar, presidir, liderar, liderar, comandar, liderar, liderar, liderar, liderar, liderar, liderar, pilotar, co-presidir, co-liderar, presidir a. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word liderar

lead

verbo transitivo (conduzir, dirigir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

verbo transitivo

lead

verbo transitivo (estar na frente)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

tomar a iniciativa

verbal expression (be pro-active, be first to act) (ser proativo, ser o primeiro a agir)

Normally, Lydia enjoyed booking their family holidays, but sometimes she wished her husband would take the initiative and do it instead.

representar

intransitive verb (serve as acting leader)

A military officer is temporarily deputizing while a new government is established.

liderar

intransitive verb (mainly US (sport: be cheerleader) (torcida)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

liderar, encabeçar

transitive verb (figurative (lead, initiate)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Logan was chosen to spearhead the new project in the marketing department.

presidir

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (have authority over) (ter autoridade sobre)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
A judge presides over her courtroom.

liderar

transitive verb (head, manage)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O inspetor chefe lidera a investigação.
The chief inspector leads the investigation.

liderar

transitive verb (lead)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O ex-deputado federal liderou a investigação.
The ex-congressman headed the investigation.

comandar

transitive verb (command, lead)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Martin comanda o departamento financeiro.
Martin captains the finance department.

liderar

transitive verb (go ahead) (estar à frente)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O ciclista alemão está atualmente liderando a corrida.
The German cyclist is currently leading the race.

liderar

noun (an act of leadership)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Liderar não é o que ele faz de melhor. Ele é um pensador.
Leading is not what he does best. He is a thinker.

liderar

intransitive verb (be ahead of others) (estar na liderança)

The runner leads by thirty metres.

liderar

transitive verb (be the chief of)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Aquele homem lidera o serviço de bombeiros para todo o país.
That man heads the fire service for the whole country.

liderar

transitive verb (stir up, lead)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O líder comunitário liderou um protesto contra as novas leis.
The community leader raised a protest over the new laws.

liderar

transitive verb (lead a performing group)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
John Lennon liderou os Beatles.
John Lennon fronted the Beatles.

pilotar

transitive verb (figurative (lead, guide) (figurado)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Amy piloted the company through a difficult first year.

co-presidir, co-liderar

transitive verb (lead [sth] jointly)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

presidir a

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (be chairperson of) (ser chefe de)

The chairman presides over the shareholder's General Meeting. Julia presided over the AGM.

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