1VERB [usually passive]为…举行就职典礼;使正式就任 When a new leader is inaugurated, they are formally given their new position at an official ceremony. 为…举行就职典礼;使正式就任
The new President will be inaugurated on January 20. [beVERB-ed]
2VERB [usually passive]为…举行落成仪式;为…举行成立典礼 When a new building or institution is inaugurated, it is declared open in a formal ceremony. 为…举行落成仪式;为…举行成立典礼
A new centre for research on toxic waste was inaugurated today at Imperial College. [beVERB-ed]