Go first (4,3,3)
(Other definitions for lead the way that I've seen before include "Pioneer showing how" , "Go first and guide others" , "Go ahead" , "Act as a guide" .)
'go first' is the definition.
(to lead is to go first or go in front)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "Go in front with heavy metal" , "Soft, heavy metal" , "Precede; element" , "Command; metal" , "Metal - van - important role" .)
'go first' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for start that I've seen before include "Initiate" , "Jerk" , "Commencement" , "Outset" , "Take the first step" .)