ə̇nˈdəkt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English inducten, from Medieval Latin inductus, past participle of inducere, from Latin, to lead in, introduce, induce — more at induce
1.
a. : to put in formal possession of a benefice or living
has taken orders and been inducted to a small country living — Nathaniel Hawthorne
b. : to put in office with appropriate ceremonies : install
was inducted as president of the college
c. : to admit as a member
induct three men into a scholastic society
d. : to introduce or initiate especially into something secret or demanding special knowledge
inducting neophytes into the mysteries of a cult
induct a youngster into the use of his language — Stuart Chase
e.
(1) : to enroll for training or service under a selective-service act
(2) : to bring into federal service as part of the National Guard of the United States
2. : lead , conduct
swung the leaves of the door at just the right angle that inducted you to the café — Mary Austin