leadership
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the skill or quality of being able to guide and inspire other people.
the abstract capacity or quality of an individual to guide, influence, or inspire others within a group or organisation.
Simple“The team succeeded because of her strong leadership during the crisis.”
In context“Effective leadership requires a delicate balance between decisive action and the ability to listen to the concerns of subordinates.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the group of people who are in charge of a company, party, or country.
a collective noun referring to the body of individuals who hold the highest positions of authority in an organisation.
Simple“The party leadership met today to discuss the new policy changes.”
In context“The corporate leadership faced intense scrutiny from shareholders after the quarterly earnings fell significantly below market expectations.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the position of being a leader, or the time when someone is in charge.
the formal office, status, or tenure of a leader.
Simple“Under his leadership, the school became one of the best in the city.”
In context“The country experienced significant economic growth during her ten-year leadership, largely due to her focus on international trade agreements.”
Synonyms
Usage leadership team · leadership style
“Ghana has been given special responsibility by the African Union to be "champion for reparatory justice" and it is clearly a role the country's political leadership is taking seriously.”
“He also displayed leadership qualities, rallying the team in difficult conditions in Mexico City and leading a comeback against Norway.”
From leader + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.