lead up to
US /liːd ʌp tuː/
UK /liːd ʌp tuː/
1.
preceder, conducir a
to prepare for or be a prelude to an event or situation
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The intense training sessions led up to the championship game.
Las intensas sesiones de entrenamiento precedieron el partido del campeonato.
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The discussions led up to a major decision.
Las discusiones condujeron a una decisión importante.