lead-off

(verb) teach immoral behavior to. Synonyms: lead off, lead astray. Example: "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits."

(verb) set in motion, cause to start. Synonyms: begin, lead off, start, commence. Examples: "The u.s. started a war in the middle east." "The iraqis began hostilities." "Begin a new chapter in your life."