Possible Clues:

• Precede
• Serve as introduction to or preparation for
• To prepare for a party hire out old houses
• Serve as introduction or preparation
• Star performer competent enough to prepare in stages
• Serve as preparation, or direct conversation towards
• Approach, as a disclosure
• Prepare the way for
• Senior counsel competent enough to approach in stages
• Metal cast put round to pave the way