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lead-up Definition and Meaning in English (lead-up definition)

noun
Synonyms:build-uppreludepreparation
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Lead-up definition: The period of time or a series of events immediately preceding an important event or situation.

Definitions of Lead-up

  1. 1noun

    The period of time or a series of events immediately preceding an important event or situation.

Example Sentences

casual

“The lead-up to the wedding was hectic for everyone involved.”

formal

“The lead-up to the election was filled with intense debates.”

business

“We had a long lead-up to the product launch.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounlead
nounlead-in
agent nounleader
adjectiveleading

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Lead-up definition: The period of time or a series of events immediately preceding an important event or situation.
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'Lead-up' translates to 'lead-up' in English. Lead-up definition: The period of time or a series of events immediately preceding an important event or situation.
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