1. to formally open or declare something open for the first time, especially a public building or institution
The mayor inaugurates the new hospital next week.
O prefeito inaugura o novo hospital na próxima semana.
2. to begin or initiate something officially
The new president inaugurates a different approach to foreign policy.
O novo presidente inaugura uma abordagem diferente para a política externa.
3. to introduce or establish something for the first time
The company inaugurates its first branch in South America.
A empresa inaugura sua primeira filial na América do Sul.