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
- noun A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water.
- noun A specific radio or television frequency, or a station broadcasting on it.
- noun A means or route by which something (information, goods, communication) is transmitted.
- noun A dedicated space for online conversation on a topic, such as on a messaging platform.
- verb To direct something along a particular path or toward a particular use.
conduct — full definition
- noun The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.
- verb To organize and carry out an activity such as research or a survey.
- verb To direct a group of musicians performing together.
- verb To allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through.