Induct
verb
To formally accept someone into a position or organization.
He was inducted into the army as a private.
Often appears as...
- induct into office
- induct into the army
verb
To introduce or teach someone about a subject, skill, or job.
New employees are inducted during their first week at work.
Often appears as...
- induct a new member
- induct an employee
verb
To introduce (electricity, magnetism, etc.) into a region or substance.
An electric field can induct charge to a conducting surface.
Often appears as...
- induct electricity
- induct voltage
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To formally accept someone into a position or organization.
He was inducted into the army as a private.
Often appears as...
- induct into office
- induct into the army
verb
To introduce or teach someone about a subject, skill, or job.
New employees are inducted during their first week at work.
Often appears as...
- induct a new member
- induct an employee
verb
To introduce (electricity, magnetism, etc.) into a region or substance.
An electric field can induct charge to a conducting surface.
Often appears as...
- induct electricity
- induct voltage
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Think of 'induct' as a formal ceremony or process when someone joins a new group or role.
She was inducted into the National Honor Society in a special ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Entry
'Induct' often marks the starting point of someone's membership or service in a group.
After the election, the mayor-elect will be inducted in January.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Groups
Use 'induct' for instances involving exclusive groups where entry is considered a privilege.
The renowned scientist was inducted into the Royal Society.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Think of 'induct' as a formal ceremony or process when someone joins a new group or role.
She was inducted into the National Honor Society in a special ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Entry
'Induct' often marks the starting point of someone's membership or service in a group.
After the election, the mayor-elect will be inducted in January.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Groups
Use 'induct' for instances involving exclusive groups where entry is considered a privilege.
The renowned scientist was inducted into the Royal Society.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Think of 'induct' as a formal ceremony or process when someone joins a new group or role.
She was inducted into the National Honor Society in a special ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Entry
'Induct' often marks the starting point of someone's membership or service in a group.
After the election, the mayor-elect will be inducted in January.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Groups
Use 'induct' for instances involving exclusive groups where entry is considered a privilege.
The renowned scientist was inducted into the Royal Society.
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Video examples
Wingham Rowan: A new...
possibly already once they've been inducted. At this level of the labor market, what you need is a marketplace for spare hours. They do exist. Here's how they work. So in this example, a distribution company has said, we've got a rush order that we've got to get out of the warehouse tomorrow morning.
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Talithia Williams: Own...
with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto. And so the next time you are in your doctor's office, as newly inducted statisticians, what should always be your response? Show me the data! Talithia I can't hear you! Show me the data!
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The fight against sex...
I have hundreds and thousands of stories of very very well-to-do families, and children from well-to-do families, who are getting trafficked. These people are deceived, forced. 99.9 percent of them resist being inducted into prostitution.
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An entertainment icon on...
he had one. That's an applause line, too. You're inducted into the TV Hall of Fame on the first day that it exists. Then came the movies. "Fried Green Tomatoes," "The Princess Bride," "Stand By Me," "This Is Spinal Tap."
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My Secret to Creating...
But I was a kid, so I took the candy, and I started chewing. God, I felt like I had just been inducted into the coolest club possible. The one that eats candy on a random Wednesday. And then the world, it slowed down.
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The Tragedy of Air...
he concluded that it was the excessive illegal levels of air pollution, not only inducted her asthma, but it was the highest ever on the night she died. As a result of this, Ella is the first person in the world
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Welcome to Atlantium,...
our economy will benefit our society will benefit and humanity's future will benefit people are usually approved as citizens through a simple online process but on rare occasions I do induct citizens personally
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Why winning doesn't...
a position that I held for 29 years. Thank you. And during my tenure, I experienced a lot of winning. I led our team to seven National Championships, I was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame
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Inside UPS PIPE National...
the smalls now catch a ride on a different conveyor belt ferrying them to a station called the induct area at the induct area world 14 members quickly place the items label up on a moving
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Carne Ross: An...
I was inducted into an elite and fascinating and exhilarating world. Being a diplomat, then and now, is an incredible job, and I loved every minute of it -- I enjoyed the status of it.
Video examples
Wingham Rowan: A new...
possibly already once they've been inducted. At this level of the labor market, what you need is a marketplace for spare hours. They do exist. Here's how they work. So in this example, a distribution company has said, we've got a rush order that we've got to get out of the warehouse tomorrow morning.
Video examples
Talithia Williams: Own...
with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto. And so the next time you are in your doctor's office, as newly inducted statisticians, what should always be your response? Show me the data! Talithia I can't hear you! Show me the data!
Video examples
The fight against sex...
I have hundreds and thousands of stories of very very well-to-do families, and children from well-to-do families, who are getting trafficked. These people are deceived, forced. 99.9 percent of them resist being inducted into prostitution.
Video examples
An entertainment icon on...
he had one. That's an applause line, too. You're inducted into the TV Hall of Fame on the first day that it exists. Then came the movies. "Fried Green Tomatoes," "The Princess Bride," "Stand By Me," "This Is Spinal Tap."
Video examples
My Secret to Creating...
But I was a kid, so I took the candy, and I started chewing. God, I felt like I had just been inducted into the coolest club possible. The one that eats candy on a random Wednesday. And then the world, it slowed down.
Video examples
The Tragedy of Air...
he concluded that it was the excessive illegal levels of air pollution, not only inducted her asthma, but it was the highest ever on the night she died. As a result of this, Ella is the first person in the world
Video examples
Welcome to Atlantium,...
our economy will benefit our society will benefit and humanity's future will benefit people are usually approved as citizens through a simple online process but on rare occasions I do induct citizens personally
Video examples
Why winning doesn't...
a position that I held for 29 years. Thank you. And during my tenure, I experienced a lot of winning. I led our team to seven National Championships, I was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame
Video examples
Inside UPS PIPE National...
the smalls now catch a ride on a different conveyor belt ferrying them to a station called the induct area at the induct area world 14 members quickly place the items label up on a moving
Video examples
Carne Ross: An...
I was inducted into an elite and fascinating and exhilarating world. Being a diplomat, then and now, is an incredible job, and I loved every minute of it -- I enjoyed the status of it.
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Quote examples
Chris Long
American Athlete
I do have great memories from when my pops got inducted. Obviously, knowing him and knowing how hard he worked in pro football for so long and what he sacrificed, the physical side of it, the injuries, and the grinding and now eight years into the NFL you know what hard work that is.
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Jeff Jarrett
American Wrestler
I've been approached for views about doing a book, but I never wrapped my head around it in terms of, where does it end? I suppose, after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, that gave me a second thought.
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Tim O'Brien
American Author
What do you do when you get a draft notice and you think a war is wrong? And I struggled with that for months prior to my being inducted into the army, and I'm still struggling with it, 40 years later.
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Hank Stram
American Athlete
The honor I feel today being inducted into the Hall of Fame is beyond what words can describe. My thanks to the Hall of Fame committee, who saw fit to bestow this great honor upon me today.
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Howie Long
American Football Player
When Hall of Fame voters decide who is inducted, it's a really difficult process. Players have to have an advocate in the room, and it's typically their own local beat writer.
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Kurt Warner
American Athlete
My story is more real life than most. Most Hall of Famers have great careers before they get inducted. I'm not supposed to be part of this conversation.
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Karen Carney
English Athlete
It is a bit surreal for me because I have been a lifelong Birmingham fan, so to be inducted into the Hall of Fame is a massive honour.
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Tony Gonzalez
American Athlete
Kansas City is dear to me and I am honored to be inducted into their Hall of Fame.
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Ricky Steamboat
American Writer
A memorable moment was when I got inducted into the hall of fame in 2009.
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Robert Klein
American Comedian
Regis and I were inducted into the original Bronx Walk of Fame.
Quote examples
Chris Long
American Athlete
I do have great memories from when my pops got inducted. Obviously, knowing him and knowing how hard he worked in pro football for so long and what he sacrificed, the physical side of it, the injuries, and the grinding and now eight years into the NFL you know what hard work that is.
Quote examples
Jeff Jarrett
American Wrestler
I've been approached for views about doing a book, but I never wrapped my head around it in terms of, where does it end? I suppose, after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, that gave me a second thought.
Quote examples
Tim O'Brien
American Author
What do you do when you get a draft notice and you think a war is wrong? And I struggled with that for months prior to my being inducted into the army, and I'm still struggling with it, 40 years later.
Quote examples
Hank Stram
American Athlete
The honor I feel today being inducted into the Hall of Fame is beyond what words can describe. My thanks to the Hall of Fame committee, who saw fit to bestow this great honor upon me today.
Quote examples
Howie Long
American Football Player
When Hall of Fame voters decide who is inducted, it's a really difficult process. Players have to have an advocate in the room, and it's typically their own local beat writer.
Quote examples
Kurt Warner
American Athlete
My story is more real life than most. Most Hall of Famers have great careers before they get inducted. I'm not supposed to be part of this conversation.
Quote examples
Karen Carney
English Athlete
It is a bit surreal for me because I have been a lifelong Birmingham fan, so to be inducted into the Hall of Fame is a massive honour.
Quote examples
Tony Gonzalez
American Athlete
Kansas City is dear to me and I am honored to be inducted into their Hall of Fame.
Quote examples
Ricky Steamboat
American Writer
A memorable moment was when I got inducted into the hall of fame in 2009.
Quote examples
Robert Klein
American Comedian
Regis and I were inducted into the original Bronx Walk of Fame.
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