C1verbformalsocietywork
US/ɪnˈdʌkt/
UK/ɪnˈdʌkt/
to formally admit someone into a group, organization or position, often with a ceremony
In context
The band will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony next spring.
New members are inducted into the society at the annual dinner.
He was inducted as president after a short speech and a vote.
Words that go with induct
verb + preposition
- induct intoSeveral athletes were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- induct someone asShe was inducted as a fellow of the academy.
verb + noun
- induct new membersThe club inducts new members every September.
- induct recruitsThe army inducts recruits after a medical check.
- induct a presidentThe university inducted a new president on Friday.