leadoff
/ˈlidˌɔf/
adjective
- First in a series or sequence; starting.
- The leadoff speaker introduced the main topic.
- They published the leadoff chapter online for free.
- Her leadoff question caught everyone's attention.
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noun
- The first action or event in a series; a beginning or start.
- We need a solid leadoff to get the project moving.
- The team's strong defense was a good leadoff to the season.
- Her speech was the leadoff for the conference.
- In baseball, the first batter in a team's lineup or the first batter in an inning.
- A good leadoff can set the tone for the entire inning.
- He has been the team's leadoff for three seasons.
- The leadoff hitter walked to start the game.
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