noun
- Diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used.
- synonyms: light-emitting diode
verb
- Take somebody somewhere.
- usage: "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance"; "He conducted us to the palace"
- Have as a result or residue.
- usage: "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
- Tend to or result in.
- usage: "This remark lead to further arguments among the guests"
- synonyms: lead
- Travel in front of; go in advance of others.
- usage: "The procession was headed by John"
- Cause to undertake a certain action.
- usage: "Her greed led her to forge the checks"
- synonyms: lead
- Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point.
- usage: "Service runs all the way to Cranbury"; "His knowledge doesn't go very far"; "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"; "The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets"
- Be in charge of.
- usage: "Who is heading this project"
- Be ahead of others; be the first.
- usage: "she topped her class every year"
- Be conducive to.
- usage: "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
- synonyms: contribute, lead, conduce
- Lead, as in the performance of a composition.
- usage: "conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years"
- Lead, extend, or afford access.
- usage: "This door goes to the basement"; "The road runs South"
- Move ahead (of others) in time or space.
- Cause something to pass or lead somewhere.
- usage: "Run the wire behind the cabinet"
- Preside over.
- usage: "John moderated the discussion"