lead-up

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈliːdʌp/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(lēd′up′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
lead-up  (lēd′up′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. something that provides an approach to or preparation for an event or situation.
  • noun, nominal use of verb, verbal phrase lead up (to) 1950–55

'lead-up' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
amenable - background - garden - lead - lead up to - pave - prepare

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