 lead_off |
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| 1. | [ verb ] teach immoral behavior to | |
| Synonyms: | lead_astray | |
| Examples: | "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach 'em bad habits." |
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| Related terms: | corrupt | |
| 2. | [ verb ] set in motion, cause to start | |
| Synonyms: | start begin commence | |
| Examples: | "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East" "The Iraqis began hostilities" "begin a new chapter in your life" |
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| Related terms: | end end start set_off inaugurate jump-start recommence begin beginning start beginning founder begin | |
| Similar spelling: |
let_off lead_up |
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