а> постепенно подготовлять; The newspapers faithfully reported the events that led up to the Minister's dismissal. б> наводить разговор на что-л.; The speaker took far too long leading up to his main point.
LEAD UP TO
Англо-русский перевод LEAD UP TO
English-Russian Muller's dictionary 24 edition. Англо-Русский словарь Мюллера 24 редакция. 2012