initiate

/ɪnˈɪʃɪˌeɪt/

/ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪt/

to initiate

MAIN VERB

bring into being

synonyms : originate

take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

synonyms : pioneer

accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

synonyms : induct

to put something in motion

synonyms : lead up

bring up a topic for discussion

synonyms : broach

Initiate

people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

antonyms : uninitiate

someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

someone new to a field or activity

synonyms : beginner

Examples

1. He initiated a private chat to ask a personal question.

2. You can initiate policies until the cows come home, but unless they're monitored, you won't get results.

3. The bankruptcy proceedings were initiated after the company ceased to be a going concern.

4. That landing in Alabama initiated a full-scale invasion.