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LEADER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- leader
1, record 1, English, leader
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Someone who climbs a route from the ground up, placing protection as he climbs, and connecting his rope to this protection. 2, record 1, English, - leader
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Leading a climb is being the first climber from your group up the rock. You, the leader, are the one who places the protection, who makes the decisions about how to accomplish the climb. ... The leader is on the sharp end of the rope. The "sharp end" is the term climbers use to describe the danger of leading. 2, record 1, English, - leader
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- premier de cordée
1, record 1, French, premier%20de%20cord%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 1er 2, record 1, French, 1er
correct, masculine noun
- premier 3, record 1, French, premier
correct, masculine noun
- leader 4, record 1, French, leader
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le premier de cordée escalade [...] au fur et à mesure qu'il grimpe, le premier relie la corde aux points d'assurage placés [...] 5, record 1, French, - premier%20de%20cord%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le 1er grimpe, mousquetonne l'ancrage [...]. Le second commence à préparer le mou [...]. Le 1er prend le mou [...] 6, record 1, French, - premier%20de%20cord%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cordée à la descente : le premier de cordée est derrière. 5, record 1, French, - premier%20de%20cord%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
- Team Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- leader
1, record 2, English, leader
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An athlete who, in a team, has leadership over his or her teammates, understands them well, knows how to motivate them, and has a positive influence that helps create strong ties and give an urge to win. 2, record 2, English, - leader
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- meneur
1, record 2, French, meneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- meneuse 1, record 2, French, meneuse
correct, feminine noun
- leader 2, record 2, French, leader
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Athlète qui, au sein d'une équipe, a un ascendant sur ses coéquipiers, sait les motiver et les comprendre, et exerce sur eux une influence positive qui resserre les rangs et mène à la victoire. 3, record 2, French, - meneur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Deportes diversos (Generalidades)
- Deportes de equipo (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder
1, record 2, Spanish, l%C3%ADder
correct, common gender
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- atleta-líder 1, record 2, Spanish, atleta%2Dl%C3%ADder
common gender
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el deporte en general, la presencia de un líder efectivo en la cancha para motivar, orientar y organizar las acciones del equipo mejora el rendimiento de estas modalidades colectivas, tratando de garantizar que las atletas puedan explorar sus talentos en busca de un nivel de eficiencia cada vez mayor. 1, record 2, Spanish, - l%C3%ADder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las atletas-líderes siguen varios patrones de comportamiento para influir en sus compañeras en beneficio del equipo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - l%C3%ADder
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- front runner
1, record 3, English, front%20runner
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- leader 2, record 3, English, leader
correct
- leading runner 3, record 3, English, leading%20runner
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A first or principal performer of a group. 4, record 3, English, - front%20runner
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You should run with the leaders from the start. It is most advantageous to be among the first three or four runners during the first lap. The leader is in a position to hold the initiative and dominate the race. When running in second position, always move behind the right shoulder of the leading runner, somewhat to the side. 3, record 3, English, - front%20runner
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A front runner, of course, does not have to lead the entire race. 1, record 3, English, - front%20runner
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coureur en tête du peloton
1, record 3, French, coureur%20en%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20peloton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coureuse en tête du peloton 2, record 3, French, coureuse%20en%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20peloton
correct, feminine noun
- coureur de tête 3, record 3, French, coureur%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- coureuse de tête 2, record 3, French, coureuse%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
- meneur 4, record 3, French, meneur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- meneuse 2, record 3, French, meneuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- homme de tête 5, record 3, French, homme%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- premier 5, record 3, French, premier
see observation, masculine noun
- première 2, record 3, French, premi%C3%A8re
see observation, feminine noun
- leader 6, record 3, French, leader
avoid, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concurrent qui est en tête (compétition, course, etc.). 7, record 3, French, - coureur%20en%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20peloton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chercher toujours à rester près des hommes de tête et éviter de décoller le peloton [...] 5, record 3, French, - coureur%20en%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20peloton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Être parmi les premiers dans le peloton, au départ, était une nécessité, de même, ne pas se laisser décoller par les adversaires et se trouver près des leaders au moment du sprint final. 5, record 3, French, - coureur%20en%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20peloton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces termes n'ont pas tous exactement le même sens. Certains se disent durant la course pour signifier la personne qui mène : coureur/coureuse en tête du peloton, coureur/coureuse de tête, meneur/meneuse, homme de tête. Il serait préférable de réserver «premier, première» pour l'ordre au classement. Quant à «leader», fort usité en Europe, il est toujours un anglicisme au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - coureur%20en%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20peloton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coureur de tête : Jean-Paul Baert. 4, record 3, French, - coureur%20en%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20peloton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
meneur : D'après Jean-Paul Baert, Entraîneur national, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur, le terme «meneur» est le plus couramment employé au niveau international. 4, record 3, French, - coureur%20en%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20peloton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- leading rider
1, record 4, English, leading%20rider
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- leader 1, record 4, English, leader
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cyclist who, at a given time or place in a race, occupies the first place; a cyclist who stays in front of the pack during most of the race if not all the race. 2, record 4, English, - leading%20rider
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coureur de tête
1, record 4, French, coureur%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coureuse de tête 2, record 4, French, coureuse%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
- meneur 3, record 4, French, meneur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- meneuse 4, record 4, French, meneuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- leader 5, record 4, French, leader
avoid, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cycliste qui, après un temps donné de la course ou en un point donné du parcours, est premier du peloton; cycliste qui, pendant la course ou tout au cours d'une course, se tient en tête du peloton. 4, record 4, French, - coureur%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «leader», fort usité en Europe, est toujours un anglicisme au Canada. 4, record 4, French, - coureur%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- corredor en cabeza
1, record 4, Spanish, corredor%20en%20cabeza
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- corredora en cabeza 2, record 4, Spanish, corredora%20en%20cabeza
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Group Dynamics
- Sociology of Communication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- leader
1, record 5, English, leader
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person or thing that leads; directing, commanding, or guiding head as of a group or activity. 2, record 5, English, - leader
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where an individual who has to delegate duties to others possesses qualities which stimulate the application and dedication to duty of those others, we say that in that situation, he is a good leader. 3, record 5, English, - leader
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Dynamique des groupes
- Sociologie de la communication
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- leader
1, record 5, French, leader
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre d'un groupe jouant un rôle déterminant dans les échanges, les décisions du groupe et le choix de ses objectifs. 2, record 5, French, - leader
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le leader est «meneur» quand le groupe est grand. 3, record 5, French, - leader
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Dinámica de grupos
- Sociología de la comunicación
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder
1, record 5, Spanish, l%C3%ADder
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Director, jefe [...] de un grupo social o de otra actividad. 1, record 5, Spanish, - l%C3%ADder
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