choosing a leader
phraseUK /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ ə ˈliːdə/
US /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ ə ˈliːdər/
Picking the person who will be in charge.
The class spent the morning choosing a leader for the school trip.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Deciding who will guide a group or team.
Choosing a leader for the project took longer than expected.
3. The act of voting to put someone in charge.
Choosing a leader happens every four years in that country.
4. Picking the captain of a sports team.
The coach is choosing a leader before the season starts.