noun, verb, numeral · a person in a position of authority, such as a boss, manager, or government official

这件事你需要先向公司的领导请示一下。

verb, noun · to direct, guide, or exercise authority over a group, organization, or project

他领导这个科研团队取得了突破性的进展。

noun, verb · the status of being in charge, the act of leading, or the collective body of people in charge

在学校领导的关心与支持下，新图书馆落成了。