lead off

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lead someone or something off

to guide someone or something away. The guide led the hikers off on the adventure of their lives. The dog owners led off their animals and they awaited the decision of the judges.

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lead off

to be the first one to go or leave. You lead off. I'll follow. Mary led off and the others followed closely behind.

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lead off (with someone or something)

[for a person, process, or performance] to begin with someone or something. The musical revue led off with a bassoon trio. Sharon, the singer, will lead off tonight.

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lead off (something) also lead something off

to begin something The shootings led off a month-long gang war in the city. He led off the fourth inning with a home run. I'd like to lead the evening off with a poem.

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