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lead-in Definition

lead·-in (lēd′in′)

noun

  1. the wire leading from an aerial or antenna to a receiver or transmitter
  2. an introduction

adjective

that is a lead-in

lead-in Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: It has a great lead-in on the search page, too.
  • provide: This is a fun team event that provides a great lead-in to a celebratory evening meal.
  • tantalize: There's BR a tantalizing lead-in on the FT BR site, with the interviewer ( Louise Levene?

Adjective modifier

  • long: We note that ALI can manage with a slightly longer lead-in.
  • excellent: Excellent lead-in to the wonderful temples and to ancient Khmer history.
  • great: It has a great lead-in on the search page, too.
  • good: But it is also a good lead-in to civil disobedience and hacktivism, in chapter thirty four.

Modifies a noun

  • fare: Eurostar's ticket prices vary to meet all budgets with a permanent lead-in fare of £ 59 return to Paris or Brussels.
  • period: In Northern Ireland, the lead-in period whereby Police sought to educate drivers via verbal warnings has now passed.
  • time: Weaknesses of the project There was too short a lead-in time, with too little time to conduct research.
  • price: Lead-in return prices quoted on its website start at £ 449.
  • phrase: A opening phrase to lead into one or more of the key phrases used as bullet points ( lead-in phrase ).
  • return: Lead-in return prices quoted on its website start at £ 449.

Noun used with modifier

  • month: For future census planning it would be essential to have at least six months lead-in time for a similar attachment.
  • year: The guidance makes it clear that despite the four year lead-in period for older workstations, any problems identified require immediate action.