1.
to take along; to bring (people) with one; to lead
To bring along one or more people, typically as companions or followers. Implies leading or having others accompany you, often with a sense of being in charge of the group.
部下を引き連れて現場に向かった。
He headed to the site with his subordinates in tow.
子供たちを引き連れて公園へ行った。
I took the children along to the park.
社長は大勢のスタッフを引き連れて海外出張に出かけた。
The company president set off on an overseas business trip with a large entourage of staff.
USAGE:
The object is always people (or sometimes animals), marked with を. The expression implies that the subject is the leader or the one in charge of the group.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ～を引き連れて (taking ~ along)
- 大勢を引き連れる (to bring along a large group)
NUANCE:
More dramatic or formal than 連れて行く (to take someone along). Often used in narratives or news reporting to convey the image of someone leading a group.