induct

  • 21induct — in·duct || ɪn dÊŒkt v. install formally in office; introduce; bring in, initiate; draft into service (Military) …

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  • 22induct — v. a. Introduce (into office), install, inaugurate …

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  • 23induct — verb (transitive often passive) formal 1 (+ into) to officially place someone, especially a priest, in their new job, rank, position etc in a special ceremony 2 AmE to officially introduce someone into a group or organization, especially the army …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 24induct — v 1. introduce, initiate, install, instate, establish; chair, invest, inaugurate; crown, enthrone; frock, Eccles. ordain, consecrate; bring in, lead in, usher in. 2.U.S. draft, levy, conscript, enlist, enroll, sign up, register, matriculate …

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  • 25induct — in·duct …

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  • 26induct — in•duct [[t]ɪnˈdʌkt[/t]] v. t. 1) to install in an office, benefice, position, etc., esp. with formal ceremonies 2) to introduce, esp. to something requiring special knowledge or experience; initiate (usu. fol. by to or into): They inducted him… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 27induct — To put in enjoyment or possession, especially to introduce into possession of an office or benefice, with customary ceremonies. To bring in, initiate; to put formally in possession; to enter formerly into military service; to inaugurate or… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 28induct — To put in enjoyment or possession, especially to introduce into possession of an office or benefice, with customary ceremonies. To bring in, initiate; to put formally in possession; to enter formerly into military service; to inaugurate or… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 29induct — To lead or conduct. To place a person formally in the possession of an office or a benefice To place or install a person in an office. To bring into one of the armed forces a person called for service under a compulsory service act. 36 Am J1st… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 30induct — v.tr. (often foll. by to, into) 1 introduce formally into possession of a benefice. 2 install into a room, office, etc. 3 introduce, initiate. 4 US enlist (a person) for military service. Derivatives: inductee n. Etymology: ME (as INDUCE) …

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