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spearhead

[/ˈspɪrhed/]
noun/verbpl: spearheads
ponta de lança; líder; chefiar
1. The pointed front part of a spear; the tip of a spear
The spearhead of the ancient weapon was made of bronze.
A ponta de lança da arma antiga era feita de bronze.
2. A person or group leading an attack, movement, or campaign
She was the spearhead of the environmental movement.
Ela foi a líder do movimento ambiental.
3. To lead or direct an attack, campaign, or initiative
He will spearhead the new marketing campaign.
Ele chefiará a nova campanha de marketing.
NYC Slang
point person; frontrunner
Synonyms
leaderpioneervanguardfront runnerheadlead
Antonyms
followerrearlag behind

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponta de lança; líder; chefiar
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cabeça de movimento; comandar
More common in business and organizational contexts
Portugal
ponta de lança; chefe; liderar
Consistent with general Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

spearhead a movement - liderar um movimento
at the spearhead of - na vanguarda de
spearhead an initiative - comandar uma iniciativa
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