lead to

phrasal verb

led to; leading to; leads to

: to result in (something)

a course of study leading to a degree in agriculture

Her investigations ultimately led to the discovery of the missing documents.

His volunteer work in the hospital led to a career in nursing.

Examples of lead to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The concentration of wealth hasn’t just led to the superyacht explosion. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 9 June 2024

Anaheim Police Traffic Detectives, who also responded to the scene of the collision, are currently investigating the collision that led to Lear’s death, police said. —Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024

Townsend set to work tamping down rumors that could lead to retaliation. —Cindy Chang, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024

Any Crime Stoppers tip that leads to an arrest in this case is eligible for a reward of up to $5,000, according to BSO. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 June 2024