lenken

Definitions of lenken
  1. verb
    direct one's attention on something
    synonyms: konzentrieren, richten, sammeln
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    types:
    bohren, stürzen, versenken, vertiefen
    devote (oneself) fully to
    type of:
    verarbeiten
    use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
  2. verb
    lead, as in the performance of a composition
    synonyms: dirigieren, leiten
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    type of:
    aufführen, bringen, darbieten, spielen
    carry out or perform an action
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