Definitions

lead-in

[leed-in] / ˈlidˌɪn /

NOUN

introduction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

foreword

STRONG

addition admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement debut essentials establishment exordium inauguration inception induction influx ingress initiation insertion installation institution interpolation intro launch lead opening overture preamble preface preliminaries prelude presentation primer prolegomenon prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONG

close closing completion conclusion end ending epilogue finish termination

Example Sentences

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He recommended the council consider events with a long "lead-in" as national events - expanding planning for transport and staffing accordingly.

From BBC

New tariffs will require a longer lead-in time before they are imposed.

From BBC

Later I switched to “Some Kind of Wonderful” by Grand Funk Railroad for a simple reason: Whenever she’s around my heart beats in rhythm with the 1974 tune’s powerful drum lead-in.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the first ball is finally bowled after a chaotic lead-in, Pakistan will open the tournament against the Netherlands in Colombo.

From Barron's

The department of health says some will require "additional funding and lead-in time."

From BBC

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