Pronunciation: /liːd ɔf/
noun the first person or thing in a sequence or lineup
A1 The lead off hitter in baseball is usually a fast runner.
A2 The lead off to the hiking trail was well marked.
B1 The lead off in the relay race set a new record.
B2 The lead off speech at the conference was inspiring.
C1 The lead off article in the magazine sparked a heated debate.
C2 His lead off performance in the play earned him rave reviews.
verb to begin or start something
A1 The tour guide will lead off the group to the first attraction.
A2 The team captain will lead off the game with a speech to motivate the players.
B1 The CEO will lead off the meeting with a presentation on the company's latest financial results.
B2 The professor will lead off the lecture with an overview of the course syllabus.
C1 The conductor will lead off the concert with a stirring performance of the national anthem.
C2 The politician will lead off the debate with a passionate speech on the proposed legislation.
adverb at the beginning or start
A1 The tour guide will lead off the group to the first attraction.
A2 The teacher will lead off the lesson with a review of last week's material.
B1 The coach will lead off the practice with some warm-up drills.
B2 The CEO will lead off the meeting with a discussion of the company's recent successes.
C1 The conductor will lead off the concert with a powerful symphony.
C2 The president will lead off the conference with a keynote address on global economics.
formal The main speaker will lead off the conference with an opening address.
informal Let's have Jane lead off the presentation since she knows the topic well.
slang I'll let you lead off the game so we can get a head start.
figurative His strong work ethic will lead off a successful career in the industry.
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