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• Аббревиатура от Light-Emitting Diode (светоизлучающий диод), полупроводниковое устройство, которое излучает свет при прохождении через него электрического тока; цвет света зависит от используемого материала.

An acronym for Light-Emitting Diode, a semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it; the color of the light depends on the material used.

proper noun

1. Light-emitting diodeB2formaltechnical

   A semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it, with the color depending on the material used.

   Светоизлучающий диод

   • The new television uses LED technology for a brighter display.
   • LED bulbs are more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lights.
   • The indicator light on the device is a small red LED.

   Synonymslight-emitting diode

• Глагол, обозначающий руководство, направление или руководство группой или деятельностью.

A verb used to indicate guiding, directing, or being in charge of a group or activity.

irregular verb

1. Guide or directA2formal

   To show the way or direct someone or something to a destination.

   Вести

   • She led the tourists through the museum.
   • He led the team to victory.
   • The path led us to the beach.

   Synonymsconductdirectescortguidenavigatepilotshepherdsteerusher

   Antonymsfollowmisdirectmislead

2. Be in first positionA2formal

   To be in the first place in a race, competition, or ranking.

   Занимать первое место

   • Her team leads the league standings.
   • He leads by two points in the election.
   • The company leads the market in innovation.

   Antonymsfollowtrail

3. Cause or result inB1formal

   To cause something to happen or to have a particular result.

   Приводить к

   • Too much sugar leads to health problems.
   • This decision will lead to better outcomes.
   • His actions led to his dismissal.

   Synonymsbring aboutcausegenerateinduceproduceprompttrigger

4. Live or spend timeB2formal

   To pass or spend time in a particular way.

   Проводить время

   • They lead a simple life in the countryside.
   • She leads a busy lifestyle.
   • He leads an active life full of travel.

   Synonymshavelivepassspend

Phrasal variantslead offlead onlead up