inaugurate

/ˌɪnɔːɡʊˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to officially start or introduce something, especially a government or a period of office

“The newly elected president will be inaugurated on January 20th.”

2. verb

to install or establish something in a particular place or position

“The company will inaugurate its new headquarters in June.”

3. noun

the act of officially starting or introducing something

“The inauguration ceremony was attended by thousands of people.”

4. noun

a person or thing that is officially started or introduced

“The new president is the inauguration of a new era for the country.”

Synonyms

  • establish
  • initiate
  • install
  • launch

Antonyms

  • abolish
  • terminate