inaugurate

🇺🇸 /ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪt/
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verb
R

to formally start someone's new job as a leader with a special event

They will inaugurate the new president with a big ceremony next month.

R

to officially open a new building or organization with a ceremony

The city will inaugurate the new library with a special opening event.

R

to begin something new or important

This new policy will inaugurate a better way of doing things for everyone.

translation

v. to formally start someone's new job as a leader with a special event; to officially open a new building or organization with a ceremony; to begin something new or important

Word Forms

3rd Present inaugurates
Past inaugurated
Perfect inaugurated
Progressive inaugurating