LEADING OFF Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase leading off. (close relations)
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| beginning | nounn | |||||
noun • the event consisting of the start of something • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the first part or section of something • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • the act of starting something adjective satellite • serving to begin | ||||||
| launching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time • the act of beginning something new • the act of propelling with force | ||||||
| opening | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • first or beginning noun • an open or empty space in or between things • a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise • becoming open or being made open • the first performance (as of a theatrical production) • the act of opening something • opportunity especially for employment or promotion • the initial part of the introduction • a possible alternative • an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity • a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made • an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship • a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess • the first of a series of actions | ||||||
| starting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) adjective satellite • (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear • appropriate to the beginning or start of an event | ||||||
| commencing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action • set in motion, cause to start • get off the ground | ||||||
| initiating | verbv | |||||
noun • someone new to a field or activity • someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field • people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity verb • bring into being • take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of • accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite • bring up a topic for discussion • set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for | ||||||
| leading astray | ||||||
noun • the act of enticing others into sinful ways | ||||||
