to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin

The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power.

to induct into office with formal ceremonies; install.

to introduce into public use by some formal ceremony

Airmail service between Washington, D.C., and New York City was inaugurated in 1918.

verb

adjourn , close , end , stop , uninstall

verb

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