induct
verb/ɪnˈdʌkt/
Etymology Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).
1
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 […]
2
To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.
- It is my pleasure to induct the new Officers for this coming term.
3
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.
4
To draft into military service.
- At the time of war the President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily.
5
Obsolete To introduce; to bring in.
- The ceremonies in the gathering were first inducted by the Venetians.
- Derived terms
- inductee, inductometer, inductophone, reinduct, superinduct, uninducted