'lead off' definitions:

Definition of 'lead off'

(from WordNet)
verb
Teach immoral behavior to; "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits" [syn: lead off, lead astray]
verb
Set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life" [syn: begin, lead off, start, commence] [ant: end, terminate]

Synonyms of 'lead off'

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