prelude to

prelude to something

an act or event that comes before and signals another act or event. Her rudeness to her boss was a prelude to her resignation. The Munich Pact was a prelude to World War II.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gena (2)	-	Russian
Wit	VEET	Polish
Alcott	['ɔ:lkət]
Delara	-	Persian
Matthew	MATH-yoo (English)	English, Biblical
ÖDi	-	Hungarian