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Definition induct in American English

induct verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈdʌkt/
1

to officially accept someone into a group

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1.1

to officially take someone into the military

Example

Hammer was inducted into the German army in October 1942.

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2

to officially give someone a new job or position, especially in a formal ceremony

Example

In his speech the principal congratulated the four new professors who had been inducted that afternoon.

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3

to teach someone about something

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Definition induct in American English