Initiating: meaning, definitions and examples

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initiating

[ ɪˈnɪʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ ]

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action

Starting or setting in motion an action, process, or sequence of events.

Synonyms

begin, commence, launch, start, trigger

Examples of usage

He was responsible for initiating the project.
The machine initiates the production process.
She initiated a conversation with her colleague.

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formal

Admitting someone into a group, especially with a ritual or ceremony.

Synonyms

induct, introduce, welcome

Examples of usage

He was initiated into the secret society.
The new members were initiated with a special ceremony.

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computing

A signal or command that starts a process or program.

Synonyms

activation, launch, start

Examples of usage

The software sent an initiation to the server.
The initiation of the backup process was successful.

Translations

Translations of the word "initiating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iniciando

🇮🇳 आरंभ करना

🇩🇪 initiieren

🇮🇩 memulai

🇺🇦 ініціювання

🇵🇱 inicjowanie

🇯🇵 開始する

🇫🇷 initier

🇪🇸 iniciar

🇹🇷 başlatmak

🇰🇷 시작

🇸🇦 الشروع

🇨🇿 zahájení

🇸🇰 iniciovanie

🇨🇳 启动

🇸🇮 začetek

🇮🇸 hefja

🇰🇿 бастау

🇬🇪 დაწყება

🇦🇿 başlatma

🇲🇽 iniciar

Word origin

The word 'initiate' comes from the Latin 'initiare', meaning 'to begin'. It was first recorded in English in the late 16th century. The concept of initiation has been present in various cultures and societies throughout history, often associated with rites of passage or joining a group. In modern usage, 'initiate' is commonly used in the context of starting or introducing something.