Meaning of 'lead on' 1. To keep in a state of expectation or hope; entice. 2. To mislead; deceive. If it is said in dialogue it can also mean' let us go forward' Example: " Will we lose this battle or shall we keep fighting?" "No! Never! Lead on Colonel and we will follow you into battle! "yelled the soldiers.

lead on means to entice or deceive lead somebody on means to make someone believe that you want a romantic or sexual relationship with them when you do not