This is the 4166th most frequent Catalan word.
encapçalar
To lead or head.
In this sentence, 'encapçalar' is used to mean 'to lead' or 'to head a group', specifically implying leadership responsibility during an event.
Va encapçalar l'equip en el partit de finals.
He led the team in the final match.
Here, 'encapçalar' is used to denote 'to be at the top', in a literal sense, as the name is placed as the first item in the list.
El seu nom encapçala la llista de participants.
His name is at the top of the participants' list.
In this example, 'encapçalar' connotes 'to spearhead' or 'to lead a project or initiative', highlighting an active role in its inception and pursuit.