What is the meaning of leading off?

noun

verb

  • Teach immoral behavior to.
    • usage: "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
  • Set in motion, cause to start.
    • usage: "The U. S. Started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life"
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