lead against

lead (someone or something) against (someone or something else)

To lead someone or something in attack, opposition, or competition against someone or something else. The star quarterback led his team against their crosstown rivals in the championship match. She was selected to lead the battalion against the rebel insurgents.

lead someone or something against someone or something

to manage someone or a group in an attack on someone or something. The general led the entire company against the troops holding the city. They led two platoons against the enemy position.

See also: lead

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

fortify (someone or something) against (something) with (something)
avenge (oneself) against (someone or something)
compete
compete against
compete against (someone or something)
institute
institute (something) against (someone or something)
institute against
demonstrate against
demonstrate against (someone or something)

References in periodicals archive

Summary: Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 23 (ANI): The Congress party in Punjab, where 13 Lok Sabha seats are at stake, is maintaining its lead against the rival Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-BJP alliance.

Congress maintains lead in Punjab

The Lady Falcons had a chance to end the game day as the sole third seed but they squandered a 16-point lead against the Lady Archers.

UST, La Salle forge 3-way tie in UAAP women's hoops

Sterling gave England the lead against the run of play in the 16th minute by finishing off a swift counter-attack and Marcus Rashford fired into the top corner for the second on the half-hour after a superb pass from captain Harry Kane.

Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked in Seville

Azmin previously took an early lead against Rafizi by winning the support of the Penang and Johor branches.

Rafizi gains on Azmin in race to be Anwar's second in PKR

Talking to newsmen, he said he had got comfortable lead against his opponent in NA-272-Lesbela-Cum-Gwadar.

MNA shrugs off petition against his election

NA-76 Sialkot: PML-N candidate Rana Shamim Ahmed Khan, with 133,664 votes, is in the lead against Muhammad Aslam of PTI.

Unofficial results: Imran Khan's victory imminent

The winner took early lead against their opponents and maintained it till the end with a rousing display of collective efforts and aggressive moves.

Lahore wins Railways inter division basketball title

Studley saw the gap at the top cut to two points after they let slip a 2-0 lead against Heather St John to draw 2-2.

Sullivan stars as Wood turn up heat on leaders

Pakistan took 2-0 lead against Thailand in Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group II final as Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan won their singles matches on day one at the Pakistan Sports Board Complex on Friday.

Davis Cup: Hosts Pakistan take 2-0 lead against Thailand

McCall's men easily held on to the 1-0 League One play-off semi-final first-leg lead against Fleetwood given to them by Rory McArdle's header.

BANTAMS EYE PAYBACK; InIn aassssoocciiaattiioonn wwitithh

Guimaraes have struggled to see out matches - they threw away a two-goal lead against Moreirense and then did the same against Arouca just three days But they held on to an early lead against Porto and showed plenty of resolve to get a point against Belenenses on Sunday.

Islanders may continue to struggle away from home; GUIMARAES v U MADEIRA 8.30pm

ODDBODS were so surprised to take the lead against Lithuanian Brothers, that the team took a time out for a squad photo with the scoreboard.

We're winning? Time to take a scoreboard selfie! BASKETBALL

Saints were buried by Leicester in last year's Premiership final and threw away a 22-6 lead against Leinster in the 2011 Heineken Cup finale.

NORTHAMPTON captain Phil Dowson has [...]

BHUVNESHWAR Kumar's five- wicket haul handed Uttar Pradesh the lead against Karnataka in their Group B match in Meerut .

UP grab lead after Kumar's 5

In an even first half Hinderwell twice took the lead against Lingdale through Jamie Waters then Craig Whitney, but each time Anthony Jones dragged the home side level.

Holm on top after victory double; UPVC SUPPLIERS ESKVALE & CLEVELAND LEAGUE

词组	lead against
释义	lead against lead (someone or something) against (someone or something else) To lead someone or something in attack, opposition, or competition against someone or something else. The star quarterback led his team against their crosstown rivals in the championship match. She was selected to lead the battalion against the rebel insurgents. See also: lead, something Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. lead someone or something against someone or something to manage someone or a group in an attack on someone or something. The general led the entire company against the troops holding the city. They led two platoons against the enemy position. See also: lead McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: fortify (someone or something) against (something) with (something) avenge (oneself) against (someone or something) compete compete against compete against (someone or something) institute institute (something) against (someone or something) institute against demonstrate against demonstrate against (someone or something) References in periodicals archive Summary: Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 23 (ANI): The Congress party in Punjab, where 13 Lok Sabha seats are at stake, is maintaining its lead against the rival Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-BJP alliance. Congress maintains lead in Punjab The Lady Falcons had a chance to end the game day as the sole third seed but they squandered a 16-point lead against the Lady Archers. UST, La Salle forge 3-way tie in UAAP women's hoops Sterling gave England the lead against the run of play in the 16th minute by finishing off a swift counter-attack and Marcus Rashford fired into the top corner for the second on the half-hour after a superb pass from captain Harry Kane. Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked in Seville Azmin previously took an early lead against Rafizi by winning the support of the Penang and Johor branches. Rafizi gains on Azmin in race to be Anwar's second in PKR Talking to newsmen, he said he had got comfortable lead against his opponent in NA-272-Lesbela-Cum-Gwadar. MNA shrugs off petition against his election NA-76 Sialkot: PML-N candidate Rana Shamim Ahmed Khan, with 133,664 votes, is in the lead against Muhammad Aslam of PTI. Unofficial results: Imran Khan's victory imminent The winner took early lead against their opponents and maintained it till the end with a rousing display of collective efforts and aggressive moves. Lahore wins Railways inter division basketball title Studley saw the gap at the top cut to two points after they let slip a 2-0 lead against Heather St John to draw 2-2. Sullivan stars as Wood turn up heat on leaders Pakistan took 2-0 lead against Thailand in Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group II final as Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan won their singles matches on day one at the Pakistan Sports Board Complex on Friday. Davis Cup: Hosts Pakistan take 2-0 lead against Thailand McCall's men easily held on to the 1-0 League One play-off semi-final first-leg lead against Fleetwood given to them by Rory McArdle's header. BANTAMS EYE PAYBACK; InIn aassssoocciiaattiioonn wwitithh Guimaraes have struggled to see out matches - they threw away a two-goal lead against Moreirense and then did the same against Arouca just three days But they held on to an early lead against Porto and showed plenty of resolve to get a point against Belenenses on Sunday. Islanders may continue to struggle away from home; GUIMARAES v U MADEIRA 8.30pm ODDBODS were so surprised to take the lead against Lithuanian Brothers, that the team took a time out for a squad photo with the scoreboard. We're winning? Time to take a scoreboard selfie! BASKETBALL Saints were buried by Leicester in last year's Premiership final and threw away a 22-6 lead against Leinster in the 2011 Heineken Cup finale. NORTHAMPTON captain Phil Dowson has [...] BHUVNESHWAR Kumar's five- wicket haul handed Uttar Pradesh the lead against Karnataka in their Group B match in Meerut . UP grab lead after Kumar's 5 In an even first half Hinderwell twice took the lead against Lingdale through Jamie Waters then Craig Whitney, but each time Anthony Jones dragged the home side level. Holm on top after victory double; UPVC SUPPLIERS ESKVALE & CLEVELAND LEAGUE
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