Phrase guide

lead out

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈliːd ˌaʊt/
  • /ˌliːd ˈaʊt/
  • /ˌlɛd ˈaʊt/
  • homophone: led out

1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative form of lead-out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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2

verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To bet into a pot postflop from the first betting position.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

Topics: card-games, poker

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To pad out (text) by inserting lead slugs between words.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, transitive

Topics: media, printing, publishing

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Etymology

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