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lead-in

[ leed-in ]

noun

  1. something that leads in or introduces; introduction; opening.
  2. Radio, Television.
    1. the connection between an antenna and a transmitter or receiving set.
    2. the portion of a program or script that precedes or introduces a commercial.


adjective

  1. (of a conductor) carrying input to an electric or electronic device or circuit, especially from an antenna.

lead-in

/ ˈ±ô¾±Ë»åˌɪ²Ô /

noun

    1. an introduction to a subject
    2. ( as modifier )

      a lead-in announcement

  1. the connection between a radio transmitter, receiver, etc, and the aerial or transmission line
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lead-in1

First recorded in 1910–15; noun, adj. use of verb phrase lead in
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The department of health says some will require "additional funding and lead-in time."

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Over the years, networks have used the powerful audience lead-in of the premier NFL event’s 100 million-plus viewers to provide sampling for a new series.

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“The Big Bang Theory†was a big success, and could help bring a strong lead-in audience.

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Carson had been Letterman’s lead-in for 11 years; the two were mutual admirers and professionally close.

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The first new banknotes were printed last year, with the long lead-in time allowing automated machines that accept cash to be updated to recognise the new designs.

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