· diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

Synonym(s): light-emitting_diode, LED

Hypernym(s): diode, semiconductor_diode, junction_rectifier, crystal_rectifier

· take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"

Synonym(s): take, direct, conduct, guide

· produce as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"

Synonym(s): leave, result

Hypernym(s): produce, bring_about, give_rise

· tend to or result in; "This remark lead to further arguments among the guests"

Hypernym(s): leave, result, lead

· travel in front of; go in advance of others; "The procession was headed by John"

Synonym(s): head

Hypernym(s): precede, lead

· cause to undertake a certain action; "Her greed led her to forge the checks"

Hypernym(s): induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make

· stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point; "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"

Synonym(s): run, go, pass, extend

Hypernym(s): be

· be in charge of; "Who is heading this project?"

Synonym(s): head

Hypernym(s): direct

· be ahead of others; be the first; "she topped her class every year"

Synonym(s): top

· be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"

Synonym(s): contribute, conduce

Hypernym(s): promote, advance, boost, further, encourage

· lead, as in the performance of a composition; "conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years"

Synonym(s): conduct, direct

Hypernym(s): perform, execute, do

· lead, extend, or afford access; "This door goes to the basement"; "The road runs South"

Synonym(s): go

Hypernym(s): be

· move ahead (of others) in time or space

Synonym(s): precede

Hypernym(s): travel, go, move, locomote

· cause something to pass or lead somewhere; "Run the wire behind the cabinet"

Synonym(s): run

Hypernym(s): pass, make_pass

· preside over; "John moderated the discussion"

Synonym(s): moderate, chair

Hypernym(s): hash_out, discuss, talk_over