Definition of "lead on" in English

Verb

1. To mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie. To encourage with the illusion of a romantic relationship.

   • I thought she really loved me but really she was just leading me on.

2. To encourage with the illusion of a romantic relationship.

   • I thought she really loved me but really she was just leading me on.

3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead,‎ on.