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 where do you come from... ...may I ask? I come from under the hill. Underhill? And under hills... ...and over hills my path has led. And- And... ...through the air. I am he who walks unseen. Impressive. What else do you claim to be? (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
  • (..) It's not my fault they live in a place... ...that stinks of fish oil and tar. Jobs, shelter, food. It's all they ever bleat about. It's my belief, sire, they are being led on by troublemakers. MASTER". Then we must find these... ...troublemakers and arrest them. My thoughts exactly, sire. (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug