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Meaning of lead-in | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈliːdɪn

Definitions

  1. An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.
  2. A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.
  3. A short phrase that begins the caption of a photograph.

Equivalents

Suomi johdanto
日本語 まえふり
Polski lead

Examples

“After the long lead-in, the climax of the story was a disappointment.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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