initiation
gb/ɪnˌɪʃiˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪnˌɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 7100
elindítás, megkezdés, beavatás, beavatási szertartás, első találkozás, első ízelítő, iniciáció, megindulás
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the initiation of [something]
The initiation of the new training program has been delayed until next month.
Az új képzési program elindítását a jövő hónapra halasztották.
Several countries welcomed the initiation of peace talks between the two sides.
Több ország üdvözölte a két fél közötti béketárgyalások megkezdését.
Strict rules govern the initiation of legal proceedings in such cases.
Funding problems nearly stopped the initiation of the research project.
The report outlines the steps required for the initiation of the scheme.
Learner examples
The initiation of the class will be next week.
A tanfolyam jövő héten indul.
Bad weather stopped the initiation of the building work.
A rossz idő megakadályozta az építési munkálatok megkezdését.
The company celebrated the initiation of its new project.
We are waiting for the initiation of the test.
The manager approved the initiation of the plan.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'the initiation for the project'* instead of the more natural *'the initiation of the project'*. Use the preposition 'of' to show what is being started.
Meaning
the beginning of something planned
Collocations
initiation of talks
|initiation of negotiations
|initiation of proceedings
|project initiation
|policy initiation
|initiation phase
Synonyms
start (More general and informal; can be used for almost any beginning, not just organized processes.)
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launch (Often used for starting major products, campaigns, or projects; slightly more dynamic in tone.)
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commencement (More formal; often used in legal, official, or ceremonial contexts.)
Antonyms
end (General opposite; refers to the final point of an activity or process.)
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termination (More formal and technical; often used for the official or deliberate ending of something.)
Themes
work
|government
|education
|business
Definition
The act of beginning an organized action, plan, or process.
The act or process of starting an organized activity, plan, program, or process.
NOUN
B2
2
beavatás
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s initiation into [a group]
Her initiation into the sorority involved a week of traditions and ceremonies.
Az egyetemi női diákszövetségbe való beavatása egy héten át tartó hagyományokkal és szertartásokkal járt.
Only after the initiation ceremony were the new members allowed to wear the club jacket.
Az új tagok csak a beavatási szertartás után viselhették a klubdzsekit.
The tribe holds an initiation for boys when they reach a certain age.
Some universities have strict rules about what is allowed during student initiations.
He still remembers his painful army initiation as a young recruit.
Learner examples
The club has an initiation for all new members.
A klub minden új tag számára beavatást tart.
Her initiation into the group was last weekend.
A csoportba való beavatása múlt hétvégén volt.
The initiation ceremony lasted two hours.
They planned an initiation for the new students.
He was nervous before his initiation into the team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initiation' with 'orientation'. An 'orientation' usually gives information to new members, while an 'initiation' is a ceremony or ritual to officially make them part of the group.
Meaning
ceremony for joining a group
Collocations
initiation ceremony
|initiation rites
|fraternity initiation
|gang initiation
|religious initiation
|initiation ritual
Synonyms
induction (Commonly used for formally bringing someone into a job or official position; less tied to tradition or ritual pain/hardship.)
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rite of passage (Broader term for any event marking a major life change, not only membership in a group.)
Antonyms
expulsion (Being formally forced out of a group is the opposite of being formally brought in.)
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excommunication (In religious contexts, it is the formal removal from a religious community, opposing religious initiation.)
Themes
culture
|religion
|education
|relationships
Definition
A special ceremony that makes someone a member of a group or marks a new stage in life.
A formal ceremony or set of traditional acts by which someone becomes a member of a group or enters a new social or religious status.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s initiation into [field/activity]
Working in that chaotic newsroom was his initiation into professional journalism.
A kaotikus szerkesztőségben végzett munka jelentette számára a beavatást a hivatásos újságírás világába.
The trip to New York was her initiation into big-city life.
A New York-i út jelentette számára az első ízelítőt a nagyvárosi életből.
Their first project together served as my initiation into the world of start-ups.
That difficult case became her initiation into criminal law.
The book offers a gentle initiation into modern art for beginners.
Learner examples
The job was his initiation into office work.
Ez az állás volt az első találkozása az irodai munkával.
The class was my initiation into computer programming.
Ez a kurzus volt az első találkozásom a számítógépes programozással.
Living abroad was her initiation into a new culture.
This simple book is a good initiation into economics.
The camp was their initiation into life away from home.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'initiation' where simple 'introduction' is more natural. 'Initiation' is usually used when the first experience is deep, intense, or life-changing, not for very small or casual experiences.
Meaning
first serious introduction to something
Collocations
initiation into politics
|initiation into the world of [something]
|initiation into business
|initiation into adulthood
|initiation into city life
|initiation into sex
Synonyms
introduction (More common and general; 'initiation' often implies deeper or more intense first involvement.)
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exposure (Focuses on being subjected to a new thing, while 'initiation' suggests guided learning or entry.)
Antonyms
withdrawal (Leaving or pulling back from an activity contrasts with being first introduced to it.)
Themes
education
|culture
|lifestyle
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone’s first strong experience that teaches them about a new activity, subject, or way of life.
The process or experience through which someone is first introduced to and learns about a particular activity, subject, or environment.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
iniciáció
C1
megindulás
B2
Usage pattern:
the initiation of [a reaction/process]
The enzyme is responsible for the initiation of DNA replication.
Az enzim a DNS-replikáció iniciációjáért felelős.
Researchers are studying the factors involved in tumor initiation.
A kutatók a daganatképződés iniciációjában szerepet játszó tényezőket vizsgálják.
Light can cause the initiation of the polymerization reaction.
The initiation of transcription is tightly controlled by regulatory proteins.
Early events during cancer initiation are still not fully understood.
Learner examples
This chemical causes the initiation of the reaction.
Ez a vegyi anyag idézi elő a reakció megindulását.
Many genes control the initiation of cancer.
Sok gén szabályozza a rák kialakulásának kezdeti lépéseit.
Heat can help with the initiation of the process.
The doctor explained the initiation of the disease.
They want to stop the initiation of the bad cells.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use everyday words like 'start' in very formal technical writing where 'initiation' or 'onset' would be more appropriate. In scientific texts, 'initiation' often refers to a specific, defined stage with a technical meaning.
Meaning
start of a scientific process
Collocations
initiation of polymerization
|initiation of transcription
|tumor initiation
|initiation of DNA replication
|reaction initiation
|initiation phase of cancer
Synonyms
onset (Often used in medicine for when a disease or condition begins.)
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triggering (Emphasizes the cause that sets off the process rather than the formal first stage.)
Antonyms
inhibition (In scientific contexts, refers to the prevention or slowing of a process, opposing its initiation.)
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termination (Refers to the end of a process, contrasting with its start.)
Themes
science
|medicine
|technology
Definition
In science, the first step that makes a reaction or process start.
In scientific and technical contexts, the first step or phase that triggers or begins a chemical, biological, or physical process or reaction.
Grammar
Dictionary form
initiation
IPA
GB/ɪnˌɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪnˌɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ini - ti - ation (3 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: initiation
- Plural: initiation, initiations
Word family
Forms
initiations
noun
Core family
Related words
initiator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninitiated
adjective
Advanced or less common
initiatory
adjective
Expressions
initiation ceremony
1/ɪnˌɪʃiˈeɪʃən sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
ceremony to welcome new members
A formal event where someone officially becomes part of a group or reaches a new stage in life.
Examples
- All the new students attended the initiation ceremony on the first day of term.
- The club’s initiation ceremony included speeches, songs, and the giving of badges.
- Only close family members were invited to the religious initiation ceremony.
initiation fee
1/ɪnˌɪʃiˈeɪʃən fˈi/
fixed phrase
one-time payment to join
A one-time amount of money you must pay when you first join a club, gym, or other group.
Examples
- The gym charges a high initiation fee but low monthly payments.
- New members must pay an initiation fee when they sign up.
- We decided not to join because the initiation fee was too expensive.
initiation rites
1/ɪnˌɪʃiˈeɪʃən ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
traditional rituals for new members
Traditional or religious acts that someone must go through to join a group or move to a new stage in life.
Examples
- Their initiation rites for new members are secret and very old.
- Anthropologists studied the initiation rites of the local community.
- The army’s unofficial initiation rites were later banned as hazing.
project initiation
1/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt ɪnˌɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
first official phase of a project
The early stage of a project when the idea is approved, and the main goals and plan are decided.
Examples
- Good project initiation helps prevent problems later in the schedule.
- During the project initiation phase, we defined the scope and budget.
- The company has a strict process for project initiation and approval.