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leiden — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • channel noun A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water.
  • conduct noun The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.
  • govern verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
  • hand noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
  • head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  • lead noun A soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal, chemical symbol Pb.
  • manage verb To be in charge of running something, such as a business, team, or project.
  • route noun The path or course taken to get from one place to another.
  • steer verb To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.
  • wage noun Money paid to a worker, usually calculated by the hour.

Senses

leiden is used for these senses in English:

  • Leiden A city in South Holland, Netherlands, on the Old Rhine, seat of a famous Dutch university.
  • channel (transitive) To direct or guide along a desired course.
  • conduct (archaic, transitive) To lead, or guide; to escort.
  • conduct (transitive) To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)
  • govern (intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
  • hand (transitive) To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
  • head (transitive) To be in command of. (See also head up.)
  • lead (countable) The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course

channel — full definition

  1. noun A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water.
  2. noun A specific radio or television frequency, or a station broadcasting on it.
  3. noun A means or route by which something (information, goods, communication) is transmitted.
  4. noun A dedicated space for online conversation on a topic, such as on a messaging platform.
  5. verb To direct something along a particular path or toward a particular use.

conduct — full definition

  1. noun The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.
  2. verb To organize and carry out an activity such as research or a survey.
  3. verb To direct a group of musicians performing together.
  4. verb To allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through.

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