・The short driveway led up to a fine mansion. 短い車道を走って行くと立派な邸宅の前に着いた.

・the door leading into the living room [to the stairs] 居間[階段]に通じるドア.

・The little lane led into the main street. その小径は大通りに通じていた.

b 〈事が〉〔ある状態に〕通じる, 帰着する (eventuate, conduce) 〔to〕.

・The information led to the solution of the case. その情報がもととなって事件が解決した.

・She took a course of study leading to a license as an English teacher. 彼女は英語の教師の免許状の取れる課程を履修した.

・The incident led to his quitting his job. その事件が原因で彼は職を辞した.

・Your work won't lead anywhere. 君の仕事は徒労に帰するだろう.