take point

tomar la iniciativa, encabezar

Asumir la responsabilidad principal de organizar o dirigir una actividad.

En inglés sencillo: To take the main responsibility for organizing or leading an activity.

• I'll take point this time.
• Lena took point on organizing the event.
• Can you take point while the manager is away?

Cómo se usa: take point on something (Maya will take point on the new campaign.)

Sinónimos: take the lead, lead

Expresiones frecuentes: take point on something, take point tomorrow

ir en vanguardia

Avanzar al frente de un grupo de soldados, en la posición más expuesta a ataques enemigos.

En inglés sencillo: To move at the front of a group of soldiers, where enemy attacks are most likely.

• The scout took point.
• Two soldiers took point as the patrol entered the forest.
• Who will take point on tonight's patrol?

Sinónimos: lead the patrol

Expresiones frecuentes: take point today, take point again