leading up

UK
/ˈliːdɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈlidɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

lead upverb

leading up

Gerund

led up
Past Simple
led up
Past Participle
leading up
Gerund
UK
/liːd ʌp/
US
/lid ʌp/
The events of the past few weeks have led up to this moment.
События последних нескольких недель подвели к этому моменту.

Definitions

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.