Buscar
to lead off
[phrase form: lead]
01
iniciar, dar inicio a
to initiate something, especially a process, event, or discussion
Example
The president led off the ceremony with a speech.
El presidente inició la ceremonia con un discurso.
The meeting will lead off with a review of the previous week's progress.
La reunión iniciará con una revisión del progreso de la semana anterior.
02
pervertir, corromper
to cause someone to become morally corrupt or to lose their innocence
Example
The older boy is leading off the younger boy with his bad influence.
El chico mayor está pervirtiendo al chico menor con su mala influencia.
The corrupt politician led off his constituents with his lies and deceit.
El político corrupto pervirtió a sus electores con sus mentiras y engaños.
03
abrir, encabezar
(in baseball) to be the first batter at the start of an inning
Example
The coach assigned their most consistent hitter to lead off the inning and get the offense going.
El entrenador asignó a su bateador más consistente para abrir la entrada y activar la ofensiva.
The speedy outfielder was chosen to lead off the game, setting the tone for the team's offensive strategy.
El rápido jardinero fue elegido para abrir el juego, estableciendo el tono para la estrategia ofensiva del equipo.
04
salir, partir
to begin at a location and continue on a street or path away from it
Example
The hikers led off from the trailhead at dawn.
Los excursionistas partieron del inicio del sendero al amanecer.
The hiking trail leads off into the woods.
El sendero de caminata sale hacia el bosque.
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