Spearheading: meaning, definitions and examples

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spearheading

 

[ หˆspษชrหŒhษ›dษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

lead initiative

To spearhead means to lead or initiate a project or movement. It involves taking charge and driving forward significant efforts, often with the goal of making an impact or achieving a particular objective. Individuals who spearhead efforts are typically seen as leaders or front-runners. This term is commonly used in business, social, and political contexts, where initiatives require a strong leader to rally others and guide the direction.

Synonyms

direct, drive, initiate, lead, pioneer.

Examples of usage

  • The organization is spearheading a campaign for environmental sustainability.
  • He is spearheading a new initiative to improve education in rural areas.
  • They are spearheading efforts to address climate change.
  • She is spearheading the research project on renewable energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "spearheading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น liderando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‡เคคเฅƒเคคเฅเคต เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorantreiben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memimpin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ะพะปัŽัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prowadzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ˆๅฐŽใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diriger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ liderando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnderlik etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ๋„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฉst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viesลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•้ข†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััˆั‹ะปั‹า› ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถncรผlรผk etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ liderando

Etymology

The term 'spearhead' originates from the combination of 'spear', which refers to a weapon with a pointed end used for thrusting, and 'head', which signifies the leading or foremost part of something. Historically, a spearhead was the essential part of a spear that enabled it to penetrate and lead in combat. Over time, the term evolved into a metaphorical expression used to describe individuals or groups that lead initiatives and are at the forefront of change. It gained popularity in the 20th century as organizations increasingly recognized the importance of strong leadership in spearheading various projects and movements.