This is the 4481st most frequent German word.
leiten
To lead, guide, or manage.
In this sentence, 'leiten' is used to mean 'to lead' or 'to manage', indicating the action of guiding or directing a group or organization.
Er kann das Team erfolgreich leiten.
He can successfully lead the team.
Here, 'leiten' describes the function of transferring or conducting, specifically in a physical or technical sense.
Ein Kabel leitet die Elektrizität.
A cable conducts electricity.
In this case, 'leiten' is used to refer to overseeing or conducting a scientific experimentation or process.