From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishinductin‧duct /ɪnˈdʌkt/ verb [transitive] formal 1 RRCSSOto officially give someone a job or position of authority, especially at a special ceremonybe inducted to/into something Eighteen new junior ministers were inducted into the government.2 to officially introduce someone into an important place of honour at a special ceremonybe inducted into something Barry was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987.3 American EnglishPMASSO to officially introduce someone into a group or organization, especially the armyGrammar Induct is usually passive.→ See Verb table
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induct• On Sunday, the fraternity inducts the new pledges.From Longman Business Dictionaryinductin‧duct /ɪnˈdʌkt/ verb [transitive] HUMAN RESOURCES to officially introduce someone into a new job or organization, usually through a special ceremonyinduct somebody into somethingMr Clay will be inducted into the company as president at a benefit dinner on Sunday.→ See Verb tableOrigin induct (1300-1400) Latin past participle of inducere; → INDUCE 