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Definition inaugurate in British English

inaugurate verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/
1

to start or introduce something new and important

Example

He hopes to inaugurate a new, more democratic era in the country's politics.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
2

to open a new building, or to start a new organization, with an official ceremony

Example

The newest US embassy was inaugurated today in Caracas, Venezuela.

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address be upstanding chair bootstrap go into set up
2.1

to celebrate the fact that someone is starting an important new job with an official ceremony

Example

On 10 May, 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of the new South Africa.

Synonyms and related words
celebrate celebration parade accept admission admit
Definition inaugurate in British English