take point

1. To take the foremost position in a military formation. Jackson, you take point. Percy and Phillips will provide cover.

2. By extension, to be at the forefront of some issue, activity, or endeavor. The country has taken point on the issue of climate change, adopting some of the most comprehensive environmental policies in the world. OK, I want Sandra to take point during negotiations.

See also: point, take

See also:

point Percy at the porcelain
at the vanguard (of something)
in the vanguard (of something)
vanguard
on the horizon
form follows function
strong point
self-preservation is the name of the game
close ranks
out of true

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