lead out

Usher someone out

Lead out means to guide or escort someone from an enclosed space to the outside, or to begin something by going first.

In cycling and track, a lead out is a tactical maneuver where a teammate sets a fast pace to position a sprinter for the final sprint: His lead out was perfectly timed.

In Mormon worship, to lead out is to offer an opening prayer or begin a hymn.

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show the ropes · unveil · pioneer · direct · take charge · showcase · debut · oversee · command · cyclist · begin · escort · conduct · launch · manage · mentor · introduce · supervise

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Opposites
direction of guidance

lead outlead in

Preliminary setup material

bring in · follow · usher in · trail behind · bring up the rear

action vs. inaction

lead outkeep in

Hold within bounds

hold back · detain · contain · confine · restrain

Family

lead, out, leads, led, leading, leader, leaders, leadership, mislead

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G