26984 words

inauguration

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
the act of officially putting someone into an important position, or the ceremony at which this is done:

Examples:

He watched the inauguration of his country's new president.
When is the inauguration?
an inauguration ceremony
2
the act of something officially starting to be used:

Examples:

In 1900 Paris saw the inauguration of the Metro.
3
the beginning of a new period, style, or activity:

Examples:

It was the inauguration of a new era in American life.
4
the act of putting a service, system, etc. into action, or an occasion when this happens:

Examples:

On Friday the company celebrated the inauguration of their latest North Sea installation.
5
the act of putting someone into an official position with a ceremony, or an occasion when this happens:

Examples:

presidential inauguration

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