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lead-up

UK
/ˈliːd ʌp/
US
/ˈlid ʌp/

Translations

lead-upnoun
UK
/ˈliːd ʌp/
US
/ˈlid ʌp/
préparationDans l'expression « lead-up to » ; désigne la période ou les événements qui précèdent immédiatement un fait.
The lead-up to the election was marked by intense debate.
La préparation de l'élection a été marquée par un débat intense.
Synonyms
build-up
warm-up
approach
preparatory period
preparatory phase
preliminary stage
preliminary
prelude
lead-in
run-up
preparations
Antonyms
aftereffect
sequel
epilogue
result
outcome
follow-up
aftermath
lead-upadjective
Usually used attributively before a noun; no comparative or superlative forms.
préparatoireEmployé pour un événement ou une phase qui précède et prépare un autre événement.
The lead-up meetings were essential to the project.
Les réunions préparatoires étaient essentielles au projet.
Synonyms
precursory
pre-event
build-up
run-up
lead-in
antecedent
preceding
introductory
preliminary
preparatory
Antonyms
posterior
later
ensuing
following
subsequent

Definitions

lead-upnoun
The period of events, preparations, or developments immediately before a particular event.
The lead-up to the election was marked by intense debate.
lead-upadjective
Occurring before and in preparation for a particular event; preparatory.
The lead-up meetings were essential to the project.
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