inaugurate

//ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Verb

inaugurateInfinitive
inauguratePresent tense
inauguratedPast tense
inauguratedPast participle
inauguratingPresent participle
inauguratesThird-person singular
1

To formally admit someone to public office, especially the presidency, with a ceremony.

The new president will be inaugurated next month.

2

To mark the beginning or first public use of something, such as a building, project, or policy.

The mayor will inaugurate the new library next month.

3

To begin or introduce a new system, policy, or period.

The company inaugurated a new policy to promote remote work.

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