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initiate (EN)
werkwoord, Selfstandige naamwoord

werkwoord “initiate”

infinitief initiate; hy initiates; verlede tyd initiated; verlede deelw. initiated; ger. initiating
  1. begin of begin iets
    The company initiated a new training program for all new employees.
  2. iemand die basiese kennis of beginsels van 'n onderwerp leer
    The company decided to initiate new employees into the corporate culture with a week-long orientation program.
  3. amptelik iemand 'n lid van 'n groep maak, veral een met geheime rituele
    She was initiated into the ancient society through a secret ceremony in the woods.

Selfstandige naamwoord “initiate”

enkelvoud initiate, meervoud initiates of ontelbaar
  1. inisieer (iemand wat onlangs by 'n groep, organisasie, of godsdiens aangesluit het en daaroor leer)
    After the ceremony, the new initiates were welcomed into the secret society with open arms.