Synonyms for lead up
lead up

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1. lead up, initiateverb

   set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

   "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II"

   Synonyms:
   pioneer, broach, start, originate, initiate, induct

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1. The IOC:

   A plan has already been put in place for the Rio Olympics the Games venues in the lead-up to and at Rio Olympics the Games time, which will see them inspected on a daily basis in order to ensure that any puddles of stagnant water -- where the mosquitoes breed -- are removed, therefore minimising the risk of athletes and visitors coming into contact with mosquitoes, rio 2016 will also continue to follow the virus prevention and control measures provided by the authorities, and will provide the relevant guidance to Rio Olympics the Games athletes and visitors.

2. Tony Tyler:

   We are confident that, given the current pace of discussions, it will be possible for an agreement to be made at ICAO next year, with the implementation details being clarified in the lead-up to 2020.

3. Tamara Taylor:

   We were led into a room I'm assuming to discuss the situation. However, what happened previous( ly) to lead up to where we were at that moment was never explained to me. I really didn't know what was going on at that point in time.

4. Wu Xinbo:

   Trump will continue to criticize China in the lead-up to the U.S. elections.

5. Jennifer Morgan:

   Which choices they make matters, to build confidence in the lead up to Paris, in a way which provides enough information that governments and the public understand what countries are committing to do.