Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lead-up-to
phrase
/ˈliːd ʌp tuː/
Definition
The period or events that lead to a particular situation or outcome.
Examples
- In the lead-up to the wedding, the couple organized several events.
- There was a lot of excitement in the lead-up to the release of the new movie.
- During the lead-up to the election, many debates took place.
Meaning
The activities, developments, or occurrences that occur before an important event, providing context or background.
Synonyms
- preparation for
- prelude to
- advance to
- build-up
