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

De La Cruz led off the game with his 19th home run of the season off A's left-hander Mason Barnett. — CBS News, 7 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

Rumfield's second strikeout led off the fifth, then Karros lined to fifth before Carrigg homered on a 2-2 pitch. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

Two innings later, Larnach walked after Alex Jackson led off with a double, and both came around to score as the Twins rallied from a 3-1 deficit. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 July 2026