Lead off and Lay off

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Lead off verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

Usage example: plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement

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Lay off is an antonym for lead off.

Lay off verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.

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Lead off is an antonym for lay off.

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