lead-in

• اسم يدل على الجزء الافتتاحي من قصة أو حديث أو عرض يمهّد للموضوع الأساسي، أو على سلك يصل الهوائي بجهاز الاستقبال أو جهاز الإرسال بخط النقل.

A noun referring to the introductory section of a story or a wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line.

1. Introductory sectionB2formal

   The opening part of a story, speech, or broadcast that sets the context or attracts attention.

   مقدمة

   • The journalist wrote a compelling lead-in to the news report.
   • The comedian's lead-in was a short joke about the audience.
   • The documentary had a dramatic lead-in that hooked viewers immediately.

   المرادفاتhookintrointroductionleadopeningpreambleprefaceprologuesetup

2. Antenna or transmission wireC1formaltechnical

   A wire or cable that connects an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line.

   خط التغذية

   • The technician replaced the old lead-in to improve signal quality.
   • A damaged lead-in can cause poor television reception.
   • The lead-in from the antenna was routed through the wall.

   المرادفاتdrop linefeedertransmission line