swear in

verb

swore in; sworn in; swearing in; swears in

transitive verb

: to induct into office by administration of an oath

Examples of swear in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If he is removed from office, Vice President Pedro Alliana would be sworn in. — Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

However, the incoming Congress will not be officially sworn in until January 3rd of next year, leaving the current administration nearly two months to advance diplomatic initiatives under the existing congressional configuration. — CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

The lame-duck Senate has 22 legislative days scheduled before the new Congress is sworn in. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026

Congressional leaders will continue voting Friday on whether to accept Peña’s resignation, which would clear the way for Vice President Pedro Alliana to be sworn in without waiting for a Senate trial. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swear in

• charon
• herren
• karen
• marron
• perron
• terran
• acheron
• operon
• percheron
• polaron
• lactoferrin

Kids Definition

swear in

verb

: to place into office by the giving of an oath

Legal Definition

swear in

transitive verb

: to induct into office by administration of an oath