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Definition of Lead off
1. Verb. Teach immoral behavior to. "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
Exact synonyms: Lead Astray
Generic synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Demoralise, Demoralize, Deprave, Misdirect, Pervert, Profane, Subvert, Vitiate
Generic synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Demoralise, Demoralize, Deprave, Misdirect, Pervert, Profane, Subvert, Vitiate
2. Verb. Set in motion, cause to start. "Begin a new chapter in your life"
Exact synonyms: Begin, Commence, Start
Specialized synonyms: Jump-start, Jumpstart, Recommence, Inaugurate, Introduce, Usher In, Set Off, Commence, Embark On, Start, Start Up
Causes: Begin, Start
Related verbs: Begin
Derivative terms: Beginner, Beginning, Commencement, Start, Start, Start
Antonyms: End
Specialized synonyms: Jump-start, Jumpstart, Recommence, Inaugurate, Introduce, Usher In, Set Off, Commence, Embark On, Start, Start Up
Causes: Begin, Start
Related verbs: Begin
Derivative terms: Beginner, Beginning, Commencement, Start, Start, Start
Antonyms: End
Definition of Lead off
1. Noun. (baseball) The first batter in the batting order. ¹
2. Noun. (baseball) The first batter of an inning. ¹
3. Verb. (baseball) To be the first batter of an inning. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com