Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lead-off
noun
/ˈliːd ɔːf/
Definition
The initial part of something, especially in sports or music, that sets the stage for what follows.
Examples
- The lead-off hitter is crucial to setting the tone for the game.
- She took the lead-off role in the group project, organizing all tasks.
- In the concert, the lead-off song was a crowd favorite.
Meaning
The term ‘lead-off’ typically refers to the action or the first player in a sequence; in baseball, it often denotes the first batter in an inning, and can also signify the starting point of any sequence of events.
Synonyms
- beginning
- initiation
- introduction
- opening
