leadingtransition
nounUK /ˈliːdɪŋ trænˈzɪʃən/
US /ˈliːdɪŋ trænˈzɪʃən/
A leading transition is the first change that starts something new.
The leading transition in the story happens when the hero leaves home.
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2. The main change that guides a process from one stage to another.
The leading transition in the project moved the team from planning to building.
3. A musical passage that introduces the next section.
The leading transition in the song builds up to the chorus.
4. The first step in a series of gradual changes.
The leading transition toward the new rules began with a small announcement.