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lead-in

lead-in

8 7.0
A wire that connects an antenna to a TV or radio
  • noun
  • /ˈliːdˌɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cable de conexión
  • He bought a new lead-in cable to improve the signal quality of his television.

Examples

  • But now I wanted to use it as a lead in to the main theme of this lecture, which is about portfolio management and risk.

  • Game design is also an excellent lead-in to the academic study of computer science.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Such methods include linear perspective and lead-in lines.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The technician connected the lead-in wire from the antenna to the radio receiver.

  • Before installing the new equipment, make sure the lead-in from the transmission line is properly attached.

Synonyms

lead
vslead-in
  • Specialized
12 6.7

A short wire used to connect electrical parts

connects an antenna and receiver or transmitter specifically
jumper lead
vslead-in
  • UK
4.7

Short wire with clips at each end that makes a temporary electrical connection between two points

serves a fixed antenna-to-equipment connection rather than a temporary join
clip lead
vslead-in
  • UK
8.1

A short wire with metal clips at both ends used to make temporary electric connections

is for permanent antenna-to-transmission linking not temporary test connections

Surface Forms

lead-in singular
lead-ins plural

Morphology

lead-in = lead (semi-transparent) = in + lead

The compound 'lead-in' is structurally clear, but 'lead' meaning 'wire' is a technical usage that may be unfamiliar to average learners. [Postprocessing: moved 'in' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

The word lead-in comes from the parts lead 'to guide' and in 'into'. So a lead-in is the wire that 'guides' the signal 'into' a receiver.