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Definition of lead-in - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationUS introduction to a subject or eventUS
- The speaker gave a brief lead-in before the main talk.
2.
compact discTECH. US region of data at a CD's startTECH. US
- The lead-in contains the CD's table of contents.
3.
telecommunicationsTECH. US wire connecting an antenna to a receiverTECH. US
- The lead-in was damaged during the storm.
Images of lead-in
wire connecting an antenna to a receiver
Expressions with lead-in
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cable connecting an aerial to a receiver
The aerial lead-in was damaged during the storm.
Origin of lead-in
Old English, lead (guide) + in (into)
Terms with lead-in included in their meaning
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movement
move in front or take the lead
automotive
lead-acid battery used in a vehicle's electrical system
competition
gain a lead in a race or competition
task management
maintain a lead in a task or schedule
lead role
lead performer in an opera
leadership
lead or be in charge of an activity
failure prone
tending to engage in activities that lead to one's failure
entertainment
actor in a non-lead but major role
film
actress in a significant non-lead role
judgment
take a wrong approach or follow a false lead in a situation
project leader
lead researcher in charge of a project
music
the lead violin player in an orchestra
growth
in a way that small starts lead to big results
behavior
behaving in a way that will lead to trouble
medical
illness from lead in the body, either slowly or suddenly
music
in a manner similar to a lead guitarist
ceremony
guide or lead in a ceremonious way
sports
use time to keep a lead in sports
imitation
follow someone's example or lead in actions
imitation
follow someone's example or lead in action
chemical
sulfuric acid used in lead-acid batteries
legal
lead lawyer directing legal work in a specific case or investigation
windows
held in place by strips of lead
introduction
provide a positive introduction or lead-in
Examples of lead-in in a sentence
A catchy lead-in is crucial for engaging an audience. The lead-in is crucial for the CD's playback. Errors in the lead-in can affect the entire disc. The technician replaced the faulty lead-in to restore signal. A new lead-in was installed to improve reception.
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- French:introduction, amorce, ...
- German:Einführung, Vorlauf, ...
- Italian:introduzione, lead-in, ...
- Spanish:introducción, zona de inicio, ...
- Portuguese:introdução, faixa inicial, ...
- Chinese:引言, 导入区, ...
- Japanese:導入, リードイン, ...
- Arabic:مقدمة, منطقة التمهيد, ...
- Hebrew:פְּתִיחַ, אֵזוֹר הוֹבָלָה, ...
- Russian:вступление, лид-ин, ...
- Ukrainian:вступ, вступна частина, ...
- Hindi:भूमिका, लीड-इन, ...
Definition of lead in - Reverso English Dictionary
Phrasal verb
1.
guidanceguide someone or something into a place
- She will lead in the guests to the hall.
2.
introductionintroduce or start something, especially in music
- The drums lead in the first verse.
Expressions with lead in
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ability to perform sexually
The doctor said the medication would help put lead in his pencil.
Examples of lead in in a sentence
The guide will lead in the tour group. The guitar will lead in the next section. She will lead in with a brief introduction.
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- French:conduire, introduire, ...
- German:führen, einleiten, ...
- Italian:condurre, introdurre, ...
- Spanish:guiar, dar inicio, ...
- Portuguese:conduzir, introduzir, ...
- Chinese:引导, 引入, ...
- Japanese:案内する, 導入する, ...
- Arabic:أَدْخَلَ, بَدَأ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹבִיל פְּנִימָה, לְהוֹבִיל פְּנִימָה, ...
- Russian:проводить, начинать, ...
- Ukrainian:провести, вступати, ...
- Hindi:अंदर ले जाना, शुरुआत करना, ...
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