LEAD OFF

• (verb) set in motion, cause to start

  "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East", "The Iraqis began hostilities", "begin a new chapter in your life"

  synonyms : begin , commence , start

• (verb) teach immoral behavior to

  "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"

  synonyms : lead astray

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