Definition of 'lead off'

Verb

1. teach immoral behavior to; "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
      Synonyms: lead astray
2. 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"
      Synonyms: begin start commence
      Antonyms: end terminate

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