led Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
light-emitting diode.
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verb take somebody somewhere
guide; conduct; take; lead; direct.
- We lead him to our chief
- can you take me to the main entrance?
- He conducted us to the palace
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verb have as a result or residue
leave; result; lead.
- The water left a mark on the silk dress
- Her blood left a stain on the napkin
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verb tend to or result in
lead.
- This remark lead to further arguments among the guests
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verb travel in front of; go in advance of others
head; lead.
- The procession was headed by John
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verb cause to undertake a certain action
lead.
- Her greed led her to forge the checks
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verb stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
go; run; extend; lead; pass.
- 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
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verb be in charge of
head; lead.
- Who is heading this project?
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verb be ahead of others; be the first
top; lead.
- she topped her class every year
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verb be conducive to
contribute; conduce; lead.
- The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
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verb lead, as in the performance of a composition; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years"
direct; lead; conduct.
- conduct an orchestra
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verb lead, extend, or afford access
go; lead.
- This door goes to the basement
- The road runs South
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verb move ahead (of others) in time or space
precede; lead.
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verb cause something to pass or lead somewhere
run; lead.
- Run the wire behind the cabinet
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verb preside over
chair; moderate; lead.
- John moderated the discussion
WordNet
Led imperfect & past participle
Definitions
of Lead .
