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."

Synonyms of initiating

Words with a similar meaning to initiating:

• start
• begin
• launch
• commence

Antonyms of initiating

Words with the opposite meaning to initiating:

• finish
• conclude

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