induct

Meaning

Verb

• To bring in as a member; to make a part of.
• To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.
• To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).
• To draft into military service.
• To introduce; to bring in.

Origin

• Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).