institute
gb/ˈɪnstɪtˌut/ us/ˈɪnstɪtˌut/
B1
English
~ 1700
intézet, bevezet, létrehoz
NOUN
B1
1
intézet
B1
Usage pattern:
[an/the] institute for [study/research/training]
She works at a leading medical institute.
Egy vezető orvosi intézetben dolgozik.
The institute offers courses in computer science.
Az intézet informatikai kurzusokat kínál.
A new research institute was established in the city last year.
Learner examples
I study at a language institute.
Egy nyelvi intézetben tanulok.
The institute has many teachers.
Az intézetnek sok tanára van.
He works at a science institute.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'institute' with 'institution'. While similar, 'institution' is broader and can refer to laws or customs as well as organizations.
Meaning
Organization for education or research
Collocations
research institute
|training institute
|technical institute
|medical institute
Synonyms
organization (General term for a structured group; less specific to education or research.)
|
academy (Specifically refers to an educational institution, often with formal programs.)
Antonyms
individual (Refers to a single person, opposite of an organized group or institution.)
Themes
education
|science
|business
|work
Definition
A group or place that teaches people or studies something in detail.
An organization dedicated to a particular type of work, especially education, research, or professional training.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to institute [a policy/program/procedure]
The company instituted new safety measures.
A vállalat új biztonsági intézkedéseket vezetett be.
The government has instituted a tax reform.
A kormány adóreformot vezetett be.
They instituted legal action against the contractor.
Learner examples
The school will institute a new rule.
Az iskola új szabályt fog bevezetni.
The bank instituted a new program.
A bank új programot vezetett be.
The city will institute free bus rides.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'start' instead of 'institute' in formal writing; 'institute' is more formal and often used for laws, rules, and programs.
Meaning
To start something officially
Collocations
institute a policy
|institute proceedings
|institute reforms
Synonyms
establish (More general; can be used for both official and unofficial starts.)
|
initiate (Focuses on the act of starting; may be less formal than 'institute' in some contexts.)
Antonyms
abolish (Means to officially end something, which is the opposite of starting it.)
Themes
business
|law
|government
|politics
Definition
To start something like a system, law, or program in an official way.
To set up, establish, or begin something, especially a system, policy, or official process.
Grammar
Dictionary form
institute
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstɪtˌut/
US/ˈɪnstɪtˌut/
Syllables & stress
in - sti - tute (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: institute
- Plural: institutes
Verb
- Base: institute
- 3rd Person Singular: institutes
- Present Participle: instituting
- Past: instituted
Word family
Forms
institutes
noun
instituting
verb
instituted
verb
Core family
institution
noun B1
institutional
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
Expressions
institute of higher learning
1/ˈɪnstɪtˌut əv hˈaɪɚ lˈɚnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
College or university
A college or university that teaches students after high school.
Examples
- She graduated from a prestigious institute of higher learning.
- Many institutes of higher learning are adapting to online education.
institute of technology
1/ˈɪnstɪtˌut əv tɛknˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
School for science and engineering
A school that teaches subjects like science, engineering, and technology.
Examples
- He studied engineering at the local institute of technology.
- The institute of technology is known for its robotics program.