What is the meaning of led?

noun

  • Diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used.

verb

  • Take somebody somewhere.
    • usage: "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance"; "He conducted us to the palace"
  • Have as a result or residue.
    • usage: "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
  • Tend to or result in.
    • usage: "This remark lead to further arguments among the guests"
  • Travel in front of; go in advance of others.
    • usage: "The procession was headed by John"
  • Cause to undertake a certain action.
    • usage: "Her greed led her to forge the checks"
  • Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point.
    • usage: "Service runs all the way to Cranbury"; "His knowledge doesn't go very far"; "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"; "The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets"
  • Be in charge of.
    • usage: "Who is heading this project"
  • Be ahead of others; be the first.
    • usage: "she topped her class every year"
  • Be conducive to.
    • usage: "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
  • Lead, as in the performance of a composition.
    • usage: "conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years"
  • Lead, extend, or afford access.
    • usage: "This door goes to the basement"; "The road runs South"
  • Move ahead (of others) in time or space.
  • Cause something to pass or lead somewhere.
    • usage: "Run the wire behind the cabinet"
  • Preside over.
    • usage: "John moderated the discussion"
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APAWordNet. (2010). led. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/led/definitions/1290915
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