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 finally tagged (Tigress believe me, you citizens did not see anything yet Learn tagged (Tigress) facing unarmed swords death felt that our Dragon Warrior you, the citizens and led peace teacher (Togo) will choose now Dragon Warrior not wait What are you doing? What seems I do? (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda
  • (..) but also you to start the competition No, wait my way open the door Turkish Enter you, the citizens and led peace honour to extend to you (Tigress), (snake) (stork), (monkey) (Mantis) five Angry of preparing warriors thousand tons of fire (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda