inaugurate ih-NAW-gyuh-rayt verb WS #23

to begin or introduce a system, policy, or period; to mark the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office with a ceremony; to admit someone formally to office

1. The new president will inaugurate several policy changes during his first term in office.
2. The mayor will inaugurate the new community center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week.
3. The museum plans to inaugurate its new exhibition with a gala event for major donors.
4. The university will inaugurate its new chancellor in a formal ceremony this fall.
5. The opening of the subway line will inaugurate a new era of public transportation in the city.