brianbrian
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The online dictionary, www.thefreedictionary.com, gives a few definitions of the word, to initiate.
(1) To set going by taking the first step; begin: (an example from the dictionary) initiated trade with developing nations.
(2) To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity: (an example from the dictionary) initiated the students into the world of opera.
(3) To admit (someone) into membership, as with a ceremony
I am interested in the second meaning of the word. I want to make up a sentence with it.
(ex) Tom is a new employee. To get himself initiated into the new job, he spends a few hours observing how his colleagues do their work.
Am I using the word correctly? Thanks for your explanations.
(1) To set going by taking the first step; begin: (an example from the dictionary) initiated trade with developing nations.
(2) To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity: (an example from the dictionary) initiated the students into the world of opera.
(3) To admit (someone) into membership, as with a ceremony
I am interested in the second meaning of the word. I want to make up a sentence with it.
(ex) Tom is a new employee. To get himself initiated into the new job, he spends a few hours observing how his colleagues do their work.
Am I using the word correctly? Thanks for your explanations.