induct

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   introduce or initiate

   The law students were inducted into the ways of their profession.

2. 2
   verb

   place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

   there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy

3. 3
   verb

   admit as a member

   We were inducted into the honor society

4. 4
   verb

   To bring in as a member; to make a part of.

   Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, the first female inductee […]

5. 5
   verb

   To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.

   It is my pleasure to induct the new Officers for this coming term.

6. 6
   verb

   To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).

   She was inducted into the ways of the legal profession.

7. 7
   verb

   To draft into military service.

   At the time of war the President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily.

8. 8
   verb

   To introduce; to bring in.

   The ceremonies in the gathering were first inducted by the Venetians.

Etymology

Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).