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lead in (to something)

1. to begin something; to work into something. Let me lead into the first number with a little talk about the composer. I'll lead in, then you pick up the melody.

2. to make a transition into something; to segue into something. Now, we will lead into the second scene with a little soft orchestral music. The soft music will lead in, then the curtains will open.

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