CEFR B2

initiating

verb (present participle)

Meaning

Starting a process, action, or project for the first time.

Examples

The government is initiating a thorough investigation into the cause of the power failure.
She is initiating contact with potential clients to expand her business reach.

Synonyms: start, begin, launch, commence

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initiating (B2)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪŋ

Definition

Starting a process, action, or project for the first time.

Examples

The government is initiating a thorough investigation into the cause of the power failure.
She is initiating contact with potential clients to expand her business reach.
The committee is initiating a series of reforms to improve school safety.

How to Use initiating

initiate a process (collocation): to start a sequence of actions — "We are initiating a process to review all safety protocols."
initiate someone into (collocation): to introduce someone to a group or activity — "They were initiated into the club during a private ceremony."

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