v.
Pronunciation: in- ' d ə kt
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin inductus, past participle of inducere, from L
Date: 14th century
1 : to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : INSTALL <was induct ed as president of the college>
2 a : to admit as a member < induct ed into a scholastic society> b : INTRODUCE , INITIATE c : to enroll for military training or service (as under a selective service act)
3 : LEAD , CONDUCT