lead in
B2 neutral separable both
In simple words
Start something with an introduction, or bring someone gently into a topic.
Literal meaning: To lead (guide) someone or something in (into an area or topic).
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To serve as an introduction to a topic, programme, or piece of media.
"The presenter used a short video clip to lead in to the main interview."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral
To guide or bring someone into a place or discussion.
"The guide led the tourists in through the side entrance of the museum."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Commonly used in journalism, broadcasting, and public speaking to describe an introductory segment. The noun 'lead-in' refers to the introductory passage itself. Also used more literally to mean guiding someone physically into a place.
Commonly used with
segment story topic programme discussion theme
Forms
Base
lead in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
leads in
he/she/it
Past simple
led in
yesterday
Past participle
led in
have + pp
-ing form
leading in
continuous
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