initiate (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
Definition
To begin or start something, often a process or formal action.
Examples
The company plans to initiate a new marketing campaign next quarter.
She was chosen to initiate the discussion on environmental policy.
After years of planning, they finally initiated the construction of the new bridge.
How to Use initiate
- initiate something (prepositional phrase)
- To start or begin an action, process, or event. — "We need to initiate a discussion about the budget cuts."
- initiate into (prepositional phrase)
- To formally admit someone into a group or organization. — "He was initiated into the club as a junior member."
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