lead
in
Plural
lead-ins
1
wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
2
an introductory section or opening statement that sets up or provides context for what follows
- The lead-in to the movie was so gripping that it had everyone on the edge of their seats.
- She crafted a strong lead-in for her presentation to capture the audience's attention.
- The article's lead-in provided just enough information to make readers curious.
- His jokes were a perfect lead-in to lighten the mood before the serious discussion.
- The lead-in in that novel made it clear the story would be suspenseful.
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