led

Definition

  • noun: a device that lights up and displays information when electricity passes through it
  • noun: a semiconductor diode that emits light when a voltage is applied to it and that is used especially in electronic devices (as for an indicator light)
  • past tense and past participle of 'lead'

Examples

  • His volunteer work in the hospital 'led' him 'to' a career in nursing. = His volunteer work in the hospital 'led' [='inspired'] him 'to become' a nurse.

  • We've been 'led to believe' that the labels on food items disclose all ingredients, but it's becoming clear that this is not the case.

  • His volunteer work in the hospital 'led to' a career in nursing. = His volunteer work in the hospital 'led to' him becoming a nurse.

Movie quotes

  • (..) and it confused me. I just don't think I should be fucking around behind her back anymore but I just thought that I should say that I am sorry if I have led you on. Oh. No. Oh God, no. My, um, my ex is due back any day now anyway so that's, um... I'm happy for you. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Fleabag Title: Episode #1.6 Season: 1 Episode 6