lead off

Speech parts

1. lead off - Noun

2. lead off - Adjective

3. lead off - Verb

Meaning

set in motion, cause to start

teach immoral behavior to

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

lead-off

Synonyms

start begin commence institute create open launch introduce initiate originate embark inaugurate kick off lead astray set about

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Antonyms

end close complete finish conclude cease

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Hypernyms

corrupt profane subvert pervert demoralize misdirect

Hyponyms

start jump-start introduce commence inaugurate jumpstart

Examples

I used to lead off when I was a rookie. I've always been able to bunt. Chili Davis

Taken as a whole, the story of Ruth is one of those signs. It was written to give us encouragement and hope that all the perplexing turns in our lives are going somewhere good. They do not lead off a cliff. In all the setbacks of our lives as believers, God is plotting for our joy. John Piper

The U.S. started a war in the Middle East Source: Internet

The Iraqis began hostilities Source: Internet

begin a new chapter in your life Source: Internet

It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lead neurotoxicity lead nitrate lead nowhere lead on lead one down the garden path lead one's life