主管部门牵头
zhǔ guǎn bù mén qiān tóu
ZH
the competent authority takes the lead; led by the responsible department
在该项目中，主管部门牵头协调各相关单位。
In this project, the competent authority takes the lead in coordinating all relevant units.
Etymology
This phrase comes from administrative Chinese. “主管部门” means the department in charge, and “牵头” originally means to pull or lead from the front, later used figuratively for taking the lead in organizing work.
Memory Aid
Think of “牵头” as “pulling the head forward”: the responsible department is at the front, guiding others.
Collocations
主管部门牵头协调由主管部门牵头主管部门牵头推进
Synonyms
负责部门主导主管单位牵头
Antonyms
各自为政无人负责
Related Words
主管部门牵头单位协调机制
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