spearhead
—spearhead /ˈspɪə.hed/ aep /ˈspɪr-/
Ⅰ noun [C usually singular] ► F0 a person or group that leads something such as an attack or a course of action: » American troops formed the spearhead of the attack.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing the leading position
Ⅱ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for spearhead ► F0 to lead something such as an attack or a course of action: » British troops spearheaded the invasion.» Joe Walker will be spearheading our new marketing initiative.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing the leading position |