johdattaa — meaning in English

English meaning

compel verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
induct verb To bring someone in as a new member of a group.
initiate verb To start something, especially a formal process.
lead noun A soft, heavy, bluish-gray metal, chemical symbol Pb.
Marshal noun A top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.
propel verb To push or drive something forward.
steer verb To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.

johdattaa is used for these senses in English:

compel (transitive) To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.
induct (obsolete) To introduce; to bring in.
initiate (transitive) To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.
lead (uncountable, card games, dominoes) The act or right of playing first in a game or round; the card suit, or piece, so played
lead In a steam engine, the width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke.
lead (horology) The action of a tooth, such as a tooth of a wheel, in impelling another tooth or a pallet.
lead Information obtained by a detective or police officer that allows him or her to discover further details about a crime or incident.
lead (US, journalism) The introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper, or a news or other type of article. (Sometimes spelled as lede for this usage to avoid ambiguity.)

verb To bring someone in as a new member of a group.
verb To officially place someone into a job or position, often with a ceremony.
verb To bring someone into a group or practice that needs special knowledge, such as a ritual or secret society.
verb To call someone up to join the armed forces.