induct
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inducted;
inducting
inducts;
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inducting
Britannica Dictionary definition of INDUCT
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1
:
to have (someone) officially begin a new job, position, or government office
— usually used as (be) inducted
— usually + into
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The new president was inducted into office last year.
2
a
:
to officially make (someone) a member of a group or organization
— usually used as (be) inducted
— usually + into
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The club will induct six new members this year.
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She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
b
US
:
to enroll (someone) for military training or service
— usually used as (be) inducted
— usually + into
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He was inducted into the army.
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After the ceremony, we met the new inductees. [=the people who had just been inducted]
