institute (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/
Definition
An organization established for the promotion of a specific object, such as education, scientific research, or charity.
Examples
The research institute published a groundbreaking study on climate change.
She works at a medical institute dedicated to finding a cure for cancer.
The institute offers various courses in art and design.
How to Use institute
- institute for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the purpose or area of focus of an institute. — "The institute for advanced study attracts brilliant minds from around the world."
- institute reforms (collocation)
- To introduce or establish new policies or changes. — "The new administration promised to institute reforms aimed at reducing poverty."
- institute a policy (collocation)
- To officially start using a new rule or way of doing things. — "The company decided to institute a policy of remote work for its employees."
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