lead off

Other forms: led off; leading off; leads off

Definitions of lead off

1. verb

   set in motion, cause to start
   synonyms: begin, commence, start

   begin

   have a beginning, of a temporal event

   types:

   jump-start, jumpstart

   start or re-start vigorously

   recommence

   cause to start anew

   inaugurate, introduce, usher in

   be a precursor of

   set off

   set in motion or cause to begin

   commence, embark on, start, start up

   get off the ground

   inaugurate, kick off

   commence officially

   open

   begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
2. verb

   teach immoral behavior to
   “It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits”

   synonyms: lead astray

   type of:

   corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate

   corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality