federführend
lead · leading
"Federführend" is a German word that means "leading" or "taking the lead." It is commonly used to describe a person or organization that is in charge or responsible for a specific project or task.
Similar words with a similar meaning include "führend," "leitend," and "anführend."
Related words with the same origin include "Feder" (feather) and "führen" (to lead).
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Examples
Die EU-Kommission ist federführend bei der Erstellung neuer Gesetze.adjective
The European Commission takes the lead in creating new laws.
Die federführende Behörde ist dafür verantwortlich, das Projekt zu leiten.adjective
The leading authority is responsible for leading the project.
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