inaugurating

Definitions

To introduce or begin a new organization, period, or notable project.

To induct someone into office with a formal ceremony.

To mark the official opening or commencement of something.

Examples

The president spent the afternoon inaugurating the new national library.

She felt a great sense of pride while inaugurating the charity's first annual gala.

Synonyms

launching commencing initiating opening introducing starting pioneering

Antonyms

concluding terminating ending closing finishing halting ceasing