to lead up to
[phrase form: lead]
01
につながる, に至る
to come before and play a part in causing a particular result or event
例
The negotiations led up to the signing of the historic peace treaty.
交渉は歴史的な平和条約の調印につながりました.
02
先立つ, につながる
to happen before a specific event or situation
例
The years leading up to the war were marked by tension and conflict.
戦争に至るまでの数年間は緊張と衝突に満ちていた。
03
徐々に話題に導く, 話題のための下準備をする
to gently introduce a specific topic into a conversation over a period of time
例
With cautious words, she led up to the awkward topic of the failed project during the team meeting.
慎重な言葉で、彼女はチームミーティング中に失敗したプロジェクトの厄介な話題に徐々に導きました。
