debut

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the occasion when someone performs or presents something to the public for the first time:

make your debut She made her professional stage debut in Swan Lake.

debut as He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990.

Her debut as Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet" was enthusiastically received by critics.

her debut (= first) album

to perform or appear in public, or to be shown or introduced to the public, for the first time:

The Broadway show debuted last year to great acclaim.

The museum recently debuted a brand-new, never-before-seen exhibit, "Living in Space."

a first public appearance or activity:

Cassavetes made his film debut in “Taxi” in 1953.

the first time that something appears in public, or that a product, service, or shares become available to buy:

Shares in the company rose 12% on their stock market debut.

if a company debuts a product, service , or share, or if it debuts, it becomes available to the public for the first time:

The company has recently debuted its new website.

Drug discount cards, approved by Medicare, debuted last year.