induct

verb in·duct \ in-ˈdəkt \

|Updated on: 16 Jul 2018

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Definition of induct

inducted; inducting; inducts

transitive verb

1 : to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install

was inducted as president of the college

2 a : to admit as a member

inducted into a scholastic society

b : introduce, initiate

c : to enroll for military training or service (as under a selective service act)

3 : lead, conduct

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The club will induct six new members this year.
inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame

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Former TCU basketball great Kurt Thomas was one of nine athletes inducted into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame on Tuesday night.

— stefan stevenson, star-telegram, "Former TCU star Kurt Thomas heads class of nine new SWC Hall of Fame inductees," 3 July 2018
Among the dozen members inducted last month into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters were historian Ron Chernow, playwright Terrence McNally, novelist George Saunders and artist Jenny Holzer.

— mark swed, latimes.com, "A festival's final concert brings the microtonal outsiders in," 17 June 2018
The first person inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame under early influences was Jimmie Rodgers, who Ralph Peer signed.

— ed christman, Billboard, "Seymour Stein On His New Autobiography & Why the Music Industry Should Pay More Tribute to Its Past," 13 June 2018
Last year there were 10 former greats inducted, including Miami Hurricanes legendary safety Ed Reed.

— susan miller degnan, miamiherald, "Three Canes greats, including a UM coach, on 2019 College Football Hall of Fame ballot," 4 June 2018
As tensions rose, the governor left the state last weekend to watch his friend Jon Bon Jovi and his band, Bon Jovi, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

— nick corasaniti, New York Times, "Simmering Tension in Trenton Erupts Into Public," 17 Apr. 2018
However, the information on their website suggests men rule the pool: Of the 71 coaches inducted into ASCA’s Hall of Fame since 2003, only six have been women; of the ASCA’s current board of 15 directors, just two are women.

— kaylen ralph, Glamour, "Where Are All the Female Head Coaches?," 29 Mar. 2018
Dean was inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016.

— orion sang, Detroit Free Press, "Lowell football coach Noel Dean announces retirement," 28 June 2018
Miller was inducted into the Dawahares/Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame this year but did not attend the ceremony.

— justin sayers, The Courier-Journal, "Late PRP baseball coach Bill Miller named national coach of the year," 28 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of induct

Middle English, from Medieval Latin inductus, past participle of inducere, from Latin

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Definition of induct for English Language Learners

: to have (someone) officially begin a new job, position, or government office
: to officially make (someone) a member of a group or organization
: to enroll (someone) for military training or service

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induct

verb in·duct \ in-ˈdəkt \

Definition of induct for Students

inducted; inducting

1 : to take in as a member of a military service

2 : to place in office

3 : to officially introduce (someone) as a member

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