Definitions

1. verb

to introduce a small amount of a pathogen, such as a virus or bacterium, into a person or animal in order to build up immunity or to develop a vaccine

“The doctor inoculated the child with the flu vaccine to protect against the upcoming flu season.”

2. noun

the act of introducing a small amount of a pathogen, such as a virus or bacterium, into a person or animal in order to build up immunity or to develop a vaccine

“The inoculation of the vaccine was a crucial step in the development of the new medicine.”

3. transitive verb

to accustom or habituate (a person or thing) to something

“The new employee was inoculated into the company culture by attending several team-building events.”