<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power.</li><li>to induct into office with formal ceremonies; install.</li><li>to introduce into public use by some formal ceremony: Airmail service between Washington, D.C., and New York City was inaugurated in 1918.</li></ul>