lead-up
1 of 2noun
ˈlēd-ˌəp 
: something that leads up to or prepares the way for something else
lead up
2 of 2verb
ˈlēd-
led up; leading up; leads up
intransitive verb
1
: to prepare the way
2
: to make a gradual or indirect approach to a topic
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1942, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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