lead-in

the speaker used a personal anecdote as a lead-in to his presentation.

the news report provided a detailed lead-in to the upcoming election.

a catchy jingle served as a great lead-in for the radio advertisement.

the author's introduction acted as a compelling lead-in to the novel.

the film's opening scene provided a dramatic lead-in to the main plot.

the question was designed as a lead-in to a class discussion.

the band played a familiar song as a lead-in to their new material.

the comedian used a self-deprecating joke as a lead-in to his routine.

the editor included a brief summary as a lead-in to the article.

the professor's question served as a useful lead-in to the lecture.

the introduction provided a clear lead-in to the research paper's methodology.