Synonyms of led off

led off

verb

past tense of lead off

as in began

to take the first step in (a process or course of action)

plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• began
• commenced
• started
• fell (to)
• got off
• opened
• set about
• embarked (on or upon)
• entered (into or upon)
• launched
• struck (into)
• got to
• kicked off
• got going
• created
• initiated
• generated
• organized
• adopted
• originated
• established
• invented
• inaugurated
• founded
• took on
• instituted
• took up
• spawned
• got around (to)
• pioneered
• set up
• got down (to)
• got round (to)
• innovated
• embraced
• fathered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• finished
• ended
• concluded
• laid off
• terminated
• stopped
• ceased
• completed
• halted
• discontinued
• left
• closed
• quit
• knocked off
• abandoned
• destroyed
• desisted
• abolished
• phased out
• demolished
• extinguished
• forsook
• exterminated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of led off

Teoscar Hernández led off the 10th with a single off Jimmy Herget (0-5) and Freddie Freeman's sacrifice fly scored automatic runner Andy Pages. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Taylor led off the sixth with a double, but was thrown out at third trying to advance on Pete Crow-Armstrong's fly to right. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Giants trainer Anthony Reyes checked on him during a pitching change, but Adames remained in the game, led off the bottom of the inning, and popped up. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Rhamondre Stevenson led off most periods, including the two-minute drill where his skills as a receiver and in blitz pickup are a meaningful advantage over TreVeyon Henderson. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Not to be outdone, Ohtani led off the fifth inning with a single, but the Dodgers failed to score. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Tatis led off the bottom of the eighth with a single before he was erased at second on Cronenworth’s fielder’s choice. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026

Royals outfielder Lane Thomas led off the game with a solo opposite field homer. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Ray promptly led off with a homer to put us out in front 4–3, while Lenny followed with a single and then advanced to second on a wild pitch. — New York Daily News, 26 July 2026