led off

verb

past tense of lead off
as in began
to take the first step in (a process or course of action) plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement

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Recent Examples of led off Caminero led off Tampa Bay’s second with single off opener Shawn Armstrong, who took the loss in his second start in three games. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Caminero led off the Tampa Bay second with single off opener Shawn Armstrong, who took the loss in his second start in three games. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 Andy Pages led off the inning with a double against super-reliever Aaron Ashby, and LA played small ball, bunting him to third with one out. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The 29-year-old Hamilton led off the third and eighth innings with singles, then stole second base both times, kicking off a pair of two-run rallies. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas led off the sixth inning with a home run. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Walker Jenkins led off with a single against Tyler Alexander. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for led off
  1. began
  2. commenced
  3. started
  4. got off
  5. opened
  6. set about
Verb
  • The latest push to end the practice began in June after an 18-year-old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway carriage.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s push to rename geographic landmarks began on his first day back in office.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of began
Verb
  • Jeon gave birth just before filming commenced and felt concerned about what the movie would require of her.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The evening commenced with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as literary and fashion insiders arrived at the private members club.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of commenced
Verb
  • Then Patrick Mahomes started to look healthier, and Kenneth Walker III took off on what appears to be, through five games, an MVP-level campaign.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Whereas Friday’s game was over by halftime, this game was just getting started.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of started
Verb
  • The Trail Blazers got off to a hot start in the third quarter with, starting on a 15-0 run, capped off by a 3-point basket by Camara for a 74-64 lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Sowells got off the Gold Line train and approached the two men.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of got off
Verb
  • In 2009, when the meatpacking plants that gave the area its name still operated, The Standard, commissioned by hotelier Andre Balasz, opened to immediate buzz.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Proceedings opened this week in a case that’s shone a spotlight on Japan’s treatment of juvenile suspects.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of opened
Verb
  • Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of set about

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