What is "inaugurating"

Inaugurate \In*au"gu*rate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inaugurated; p. pr. & vb. n. Inaugurating.]

1. To introduce or induct into an office with suitable ceremonies or solemnities; to invest with power or authority in a formal manner; to install; as, to inaugurate a president; to inaugurate a king.
   --Milton.

2. To cause to begin, esp. with formality or solemn ceremony; hence, to set in motion, action, or progress; to initiate; -- used especially of something of dignity or worth or public concern; as, to inaugurate a new era of things, new methods, etc.

   As if kings did choose remarkable days to inaugurate their favors.
   --Sir H. Wotton.

3. To celebrate the completion of, or the first public use of; to dedicate, as a statue. [Colloq.]

4. To begin with good omens. [Obs.]
   --Sir H. Wotton.

vb. (present participle of inaugurate English)