Initiating: meaning, definitions and examples

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initiating

[ ษชหˆnษชสƒษชหŒeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

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

Synonyms

begin, commence, launch, start, trigger.

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Word Description / Examples
begin

Similar to 'start', but can be slightly more formal or used in written text.

  • The concert will begin at 8 PM
  • She began working on the project yesterday
commence

Very formal or official. Often used in written documents, announcements, or ceremonies.

  • The construction of the new building will commence next month
  • The ceremony will commence with a speech from the principal
start

General and everyday use. Suitable for most situations when something begins.

  • We will start the meeting at 10 AM
  • He starts his new job on Monday
launch

Used when starting something new, especially a project, product, or campaign.

  • They plan to launch the new product in June
  • The company is launching a new marketing campaign
trigger

Often used when something causes a reaction, event, or series of events. Can have a negative connotation.

  • The announcement triggered a lot of questions
  • The loud noise triggered the alarm system

Examples of usage

  • He was responsible for initiating the project.
  • The machine initiates the production process.
  • She initiated a conversation with her colleague.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

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

Synonyms

induct, introduce, welcome.

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initiating

Use this term when starting a process, action, or sequence for the first time. It is commonly found in formal or technical contexts.

  • The company is initiating a new marketing campaign next week
  • We are initiating the first phase of our new project today
induct

This word is often used in a formal setting to describe the process of officially bringing someone into a position or group, especially organizations or institutions.

  • They will induct the new members into the Hall of Fame next month
  • He was inducted into the army at the age of 18
welcome

Best used in hospitable or friendly settings to greet someone who has arrived or joined. It carries a positive, inviting tone.

  • We welcome all new employees to the team
  • The host welcomed us warmly at the door
introduce

Ideal for situations where someone or something is being presented or made known for the first time, either to people or a new concept.

  • Allow me to introduce our guest speaker for the evening
  • The teacher introduced a new topic during the lesson

Examples of usage

  • He was initiated into the secret society.
  • The new members were initiated with a special ceremony.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

A signal or command that starts a process or program.

Synonyms

activation, launch, start.

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initiating

This word is typically used when beginning a more formal or complex process, often involving multiple steps or a series of actions. It is common in technical, scientific, and business contexts.

  • We are initiating a new project in the research department next week.
  • The company is initiating an internal audit to ensure compliance.
activation

This word is used when making something active or operational. It is frequently used in contexts involving technology or systems that require a trigger to become active.

  • The activation of the new software update will occur overnight.
  • You need to complete the activation of your account to access all features.
launch

This term is used when starting something new, especially in a public or prominent way, such as marketing a new product or service. It often implies a planned event and is common in business and marketing contexts.

  • The company will launch its new product line next month.
  • We're planning a big event to launch our new mobile app.
start

This is the most general and common term for beginning any action, process, or event. It can be used in almost any context, both formal and informal.

  • Let's start the meeting at 10 AM.
  • She decided to start learning a new language.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น iniciando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเค‚เคญ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช initiieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memulai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั–ั†ั–ัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inicjowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹ๅง‹ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท initier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iniciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸlatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดุฑูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zahรกjenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iniciovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaฤetek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸlatma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ iniciar

Etymology

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.

See also: initiable, initiative, initiatives, uninitiated.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,101, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.