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

  • (..) I was there years ago... ... when Isildur took the Ring. I was there the day the strength of Men failed. Isildur,hurry! Follow me. I led Isildur into the heart of Mount Doom... ... where the Ring was forged,the one place it could be destroyed. Cast it into the fire! -Destroy it! -No. Isildur! (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring