lead off meaning and definition

LEAD OFF verb

Definition of lead off (verb)

1. teach immoral behavior to
   • "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
   • synonyms: lead astray
2. set in motion, cause to start
   • "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life"
   • synonyms: begin, commence, start
   • antonym: end