It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits
Somebody ——s somebody
The U.S. started a war in the Middle East
The Iraqis began hostilities
begin a new chapter in your life
Somebody ——s something
Something ——s something
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\(ˈ)lē|dȯf, -däf\ transitive verbled off his comments by describing details of the attack — New York Times
able to lead off another offensive — H.L.Merillat
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The Prime Minister had invited the President to lead off the press conference.
She led off the afternoon with questions from the audience.
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the newsletter leads off with a report on tax bills
a farm track led off to the left
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She led off [=started, kicked off] the presentation with a brief overview of the project.
She led off [=began] with a brief overview of the project.
He led off with a walk. [=he was the first batter in his team's half of the inning and he was walked]
He led off the inning with a home run.
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Who would like to lead off the debate?
Useful english dictionary. 2012.