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

  • (..) - to any questions. I'm getting a lot of questions about the First Lady's involvement. We stick to our message that she was just there to assist. Secretary Durant led the effort. There's multiple reports that she and Petrov had a long meeting. They greeted each other. That's it. So we deny? (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6