lead off (something)

to begin something.

The shootings led off a month-long gang war in the city.

He led off the fourth inning with a home run.

I'd like to lead the evening off with a poem.

• see something for what really are
• see something for what they are
• see something for what they really are
• see something through
• see stars
• see the back of
• see the back of someone
• see the back of something
• see the colour of money
• see the colour of someone's money
• see the error of its ways
• see the error of ways
• see the error of your ways
• see the glass as half empty
• see the glass as half full
• see the glass half empty
• see the glass half full
• see the light
• see the light of day
• see the sights
• see the writing on the wall
• see things
• see through
• see through someone
• see through something