English

Noun

lead up ‎(plural lead ups)

1. Alternative form of lead-up
   • 2007, Monte Palmer & ‎Princess Palmer, At the Heart of Terror: Islam, Jihadists, and America's War on Terrorism, ISBN 0742536033:

     As a result, the congressional report examining intelligence flaws in the lead up to the September 11 attacks concluded that "the U.S. Government does not presently bring together in one place all terrorism-related information from all sources."

   • 2008, Bob Swope, Learn'n More about Track and Field, ISBN 0982096011:

     Now lets go through all the lead ups to the bar, to help build up the strengths and skills you will need.

   • 2012, A. Beacom, International Diplomacy and the Olympic Movement: The New Mediators, ISBN 1137032944:

     In the lead up to the Games Barson had the task of recruiting a small group of support staff which included one driver and two assistants.

See also

• lead up to