lead off Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb teach immoral behavior to
    lead astray.
    • It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits
  2. verb set in motion, cause to start
    start; begin; commence.
    • The U.S. started a war in the Middle East
    • The Iraqis began hostilities
    • begin a new chapter in your life

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