Lead up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈəp
LED-up, LEED-up
lɛd/ /ˈʌp
LED-up
Definition
To gradually cause or prepare for something, especially an important event. It describes the events, actions, or time before a significant moment.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with 'the events (that) led up to...' or 'in the days/weeks leading up to...'. Usually about preparation, buildup, or a sequence before something major. Not interchangeable with 'lead', which means to guide or be in charge.
Spanish: conducir a - preceder aPortuguese (BR): levar a - anteceder aPortuguese (PT): levar a - anteceder aChinese (Simplified): 导致 - 引向（事件）Chinese (Traditional): 導致 - 引向（事件）Hindi: की ओर ले जाना - पूर्ववर्ती घटनाArabic: يؤدي إلى - يسبقBengali: প্রস্তুতির দিকে ধাবিত হওয়া - কোন কিছুর দিকে এগিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: приводить к - предшествовать (чему-то)Japanese: 〜に至る - 〜に向かう準備をするVietnamese: dẫn đến - chuẩn bị choKorean: 이어지다 - (어떤 일로) 이끌다Turkish: yol açmak - zemin hazırlamakUrdu: کی طرف لے جانا - کسی چیز کا پیش خیمہ ہوناIndonesian: dẫn đến - chuẩn bị cho
Example Sentences
The weeks that led up to the final exam were stressful.
basic
Many small problems led up to the big argument.
basic
What happened to lead up to your decision?
basic
There's always a story that leads up to big changes.
natural
Did anything unusual happen in the days leading up to the party?
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Her words slowly led up to a confession.
natural