transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈnȯ-gyə-ˌrāt, -gə-ˌrāt ]
transitive verb
( -rat·ed ; -rat·ing )
Etymology: Latin inauguratus, past participle of inaugurare, literally, to practice augury, from in- + augurare to augur; from the rites connected with augury
Date: 1606
1. : to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
2.
a. : to dedicate ceremoniously : observe formally the beginning of
inaugurate a new school
b. : to bring about the beginning of
Synonyms: see begin
• in·au·gu·ra·tor -ˌrā-tər noun