initiating
verb (present participle)UK /ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
US /ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
Starting something for the first time.
She is initiating a new game at recess.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Bringing someone into a group with a special ceremony.
The club is initiating three new members tonight.
3. Introducing someone to a new skill or activity.
The coach is initiating the kids into the basics of soccer.
4. Causing a process or action to begin.
The spark is initiating the chemical reaction.