This is the 16565th most frequent Russian word.
сводит
"Сводит" means "leads to" or "causes," often referring to a physical or emotional effect (e.g., cramping or uniting).
The word 'сводит' is used in an idiomatic expression 'сводит с ума,' meaning 'to drive someone crazy.' It indicates causing a strong emotional reaction.
Эта мелодия сводит меня с ума.
This melody drives me crazy.
Here, 'сводит' refers to causing or leading to physical strain, describing how conditions lead to eye discomfort.
Плохое освещение сводит глаза к напряжению.
Poor lighting causes eyes to strain.
In this sentence, 'сводит' is used to mean 'bringing together,' indicating organizing or causing people to meet.