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1. Diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; colour depends on the material used
   - light-emitting diode

1. Accompany somebody somewhere to show them the way
   "we led him to our chief";
   - take, direct, conduct, guide
    
2. Produce as a result or residue
   - leave, result
    
3. Tend to or result in
   "This remark led to further arguments among the guests"
    
4. Travel in front of; go in advance of others
   "The procession was led by John";
   - head
    
5. Cause to undertake a certain action
   "Her greed led her to forge the checks"
    
6. Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
   "Service leads all the way to Cranbury";
   - run, go, pass, extend
    
7. Be in charge of
   "Who is leading this project?";
   - head
    
8. Be ahead of others; be the first
   "she led her class every year";
   - top
    
9. Have the effect of making happen, or become more likely
   "The use of computers in the classroom led to better writing";
   - contribute, conduce
    
10. (music) Have the leading position, as in the performance of a composition
    "lead an orchestra";
    - conduct, direct
     
11. Provide access; extend (in the direction of something)
    "This door leads to the basement";
    - go
     
12. Move ahead (of others) in time or space
    - precede
     
13. Cause something to lie along a particular path
    "lead the wire behind the cabinet";
    - run
     
14. Preside over
    "John led the discussion";
    - moderate, chair, mod [informal]

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Derived forms: LEDs

Type of: advance, be, boost, bring about, cause, crystal rectifier, diode, direct, discuss, do, encourage, execute, further, get, give rise, go, hash out, have, induce, junction rectifier, locomote, make, make pass, move, pass, perform, produce, promote, semiconductor diode, stimulate, talk over, travel

Part of: alphanumeric display, digital display

Encyclopedia: LED