Definition of "lead on"

lead on

verb
third-person singular simple present leads on, present participle leading on, simple past and past participle led on
1. (transitive, idiomatic) to mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.
2. (transitive, idiomatic) to encourage with the illusion of a romantic relationship.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead,‎ on.