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Leiter — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • conductor noun A person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
  • head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  • ladder noun A frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.
  • leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
  • superintendent noun A person who supervises or manages an organisation, department, or building.

Senses

Leiter is used for these senses in English:

  • conductor (physics) Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light, or sound.
  • head A headdress; a covering for the head.
  • leader One having authority to direct.
  • superintendent A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.

conductor — full definition

  1. noun A person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
  2. noun A person who collects tickets and assists passengers on a train or bus.
  3. noun A material or object that allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it.

head — full definition

  1. noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  2. noun A person in charge; a leader.
  3. verb To be in charge of, or to move in a particular direction.
  4. adj Chief or foremost in rank.

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