initiate

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If you initiate something, you start it or cause it to happen. 使開始; 發起
They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics. 他們想發起一次關於經濟學的討論。
2. V-T If you initiate someone into something, you introduce them to a particular skill or type of knowledge and teach them about it. 使初步了解; 傳授
He initiated her into the study of other cultures. 他引導她進入對於其他文化的研究。
3. V-T If someone is initiated into something such as a religion, secret society, or social group, they become a member of it by taking part in special ceremonies. (常通過特殊儀式) 使加入
In many societies, young people are formally initiated into their adult roles. 在很多社會，年輕人要通過正式的儀式進入成年。

Hague initiated a series of reforms of the Conservative Party.
Some of the orders are initiated directly on the trading floor .
The council initiates its own studies and carries out research at the request of private organizations .
He is credited with initiating several new literary forms .
The Commission has power to initiate legislation .