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lead up

/liːd ʌp/

/lid ʌp/

Translations

lead upverb

led up

Past Simple

led up

Past Participle

leading up

Gerund

/liːd ʌp/

/lid ʌp/

mener à

The discussions in the meeting led up to the final decision to merge the companies.

Les discussions pendant la réunion ont mené à la décision finale de fusionner les entreprises.

amener àProgressivement, dans un exposé ou une conversation.

She led up to her main argument by first discussing the background information.

Elle a amené son argument principal en commençant par présenter le contexte.

Synonyms

lead upverb

To prepare the way for something; to be a precursor to an event or situation.

The discussions in the meeting led up to the final decision to merge the companies.

To gradually approach a particular topic or point in conversation or writing.

She led up to her main argument by first discussing the background information.