inaugurate

US /ɪˈnɑː.ɡjə.reɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɑː.ɡjə.reɪt/
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1.

begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)

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The new policy will be inaugurated next month.
The company plans to inaugurate a new era of innovation.
2.

admit (someone) formally to public office with a ceremony

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The new president will be inaugurated next month.
She was inaugurated as the first female mayor of the city.
3.

open (a building or monument) with a formal ceremony

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The new library was inaugurated by the mayor.
They will inaugurate the monument with a grand ceremony.