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to lead off
[phrase form: lead]
01
einleiten, beginnen
to initiate something, especially a process, event, or discussion
Example
The meeting will lead off with a review of the previous week 's progress.
The president led off the ceremony with a speech.
The band will lead off the concert with their most popular song.
02
verderben, verführen
to cause someone to become morally corrupt or to lose their innocence
Example
The corrupt politician led off his constituents with his lies and deceit.
03
vorlegen, anfangen
(in baseball) to be the first batter at the start of an inning
Example
The veteran player consistently led off for the team, utilizing their speed to get on base early in the game.
The speedy outfielder was chosen to lead off the game, setting the tone for the team 's offensive strategy.
The rookie player showed great composure as she stepped up to the plate to lead off in her first major league game.
04
abgehen, losziehen
to begin at a location and continue on a street or path away from it
Example
The hiking trail leads off into the woods.
The river leads off to the north.
The hikers led off from the trailhead at dawn.
Beispiel
The meeting will lead off with a review of the previous week's progress.
The president led off the ceremony with a speech.
The band will lead off the concert with their most popular song.
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