initiation events
noun phraseUK /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən ɪˈvɛnts/
US /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən ɪˈvɛnts/
Initiation events are the first steps that start something new.
The initiation events of the festival included a parade and a speech.
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2. In biology, initiation events are the first chemical steps that begin a process like copying DNA.
Scientists studied the initiation events that turn on gene copying.
3. In business, initiation events are the first actions that officially start a project.
The initiation events for the new project included signing the contract.
4. In social groups, initiation events are ceremonies that welcome new members.
The club's initiation events made the new members feel included.