WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
lead-in  (lēd′in′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. something that leads in or introduces;
    introduction;
    opening.
  2. [Radio, Television.]
    • Radio and Televisionthe connection between an antenna and a transmitter or receiving set.
    • Show Businessthe portion of a program or script that precedes or introduces a commercial.

adj. 
  1. Electricity(of a conductor) carrying input to an electric or electronic device or circuit, esp. from an antenna.
  • noun, nominal, adjective, adjectival use of verb, verbal phrase lead in 1910–15

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
lead-in /ˈliːdˌɪn/ n
  1. an introduction to a subject
  2. the connection between a radio transmitter, receiver, etc, and the aerial or transmission line
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