lead-off

Noun

lead off (plural lead offs)

1. The first batter in the batting order.
   • Jones has been the team's lead off hitter for three years.
2. The first batter of an inning.
   • The lead off hitter for the sixth inning is Jones.
3. The short distance that a player stands away from their current base.
4. The first item in a broadcast schedule.

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Adjective

leadoff (not comparable)

1. Beginning something by leading the way, e.g. being the first batter in an inning
   • The leadoff batter began the inning with a double, setting a good example for the following players.