leiten
Translation
to lead, to manage, to conduct, to direct
Examples
Sie leitet das Unternehmen.
She manages the company.
Kupfer leitet Wärme gut.
Copper conducts heat well.
Er leitet die Diskussion.
He is leading the discussion.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lead, manage (sth.) She manages the marketing department.
((sth.)) to conduct (sth., e.g. heat, electricity) Metals conduct electric current.
Similar Words
Synonyms: führen, managen, steuern; Antonyms: folgen
Etymology
Cognate with 'to lead'. Both come from a Proto-Germanic root related to the idea of 'going' or 'traveling'.
Memory Tips
Think of an electrical 'Leiter' (conductor) which 'leiten' (conducts) electricity.