Idiom: lead off (something)
Meaning
Idiom: lead off (something) / lead something off
- to start something
Example sentences
—We’re going to lead the meeting off with a prayer and the first panel discussion will follow afterwards.
— The first swimmer of our relay team led off the race with a record time of 59 seconds and no one could catch us after that.
—Can you confirm who will lead off the meeting and introduce the speakers?
— I wish we had lead the seminar off with a better ice-breaking activity.
— Let's lead off this advertising campaign with a contest to get people to share the message on social media.
— The candidate led the political rally off with the same stupid chant, "Lock her up, lock her up."
— The concert was amazing. The local band that lead off the opening set was really great.
— The relay team led off with the fast runner to try to get an early lead in the 4 x 100m race.
Synonyms
- get started
- get the show on the road
- make a start
- swing into action
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