Led Word Meaning

Old English lǣdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch leiden and German leiten, also to load and lode

cause (a person or animal) to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a rope, etc. while moving forward

cause person or animal to go with one

• she emerged leading a bay horse

be a route or means of access to a particular place or in a particular direction

be route to particular place

• the door led to a long hallway
• a farm track led off to the left

be in charge or command of

be in charge of

• a military delegation was led by the Chief of Staff

have the advantage over competitors in a race or game

have advantage over competitors

• he followed up with a break of 105 to lead 3-0
• the Wantage jockey was leading the field

have or experience (a particular way of life)

have particular way of life

• she's led a completely sheltered life