ir delante

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to go in front
El guía iba delante con un paraguas en alto y los turistas lo seguían.The guide went in front with an umbrella up high and the tourists followed him.
b. to go ahead
Si les parece bien, iremos nosotros delante porque conocemos el camino y ustedes no.If it's OK with you, we'll go ahead because we know the way and you don't.
c. to lead
Como llevan ustedes la pancarta, vayan delante, nosotros les seguimos.As you are carrying the banner, you lead, we'll follow.
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