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inauguration

[/ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: inaugurations / inaugurações
inauguração
1. The formal ceremony of opening or beginning something officially
The inauguration of the new hospital was attended by the mayor.
A inauguração do novo hospital foi assistida pelo prefeito.
2. The formal ceremony in which a person takes office, especially a president
The president's inauguration took place on January 20th.
A posse do presidente ocorreu em 20 de janeiro.
3. The action of introducing or starting something new
The inauguration of this new policy marks a turning point.
O lançamento desta nova política marca um ponto de inflexão.
Synonyms
openingcommencementinitiationlaunchestablishmentinícioaberturalançamento
Antonyms
closureterminationendingencerramentotérmino

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inauguração
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inauguração
Standard usage, also used for political events
São Paulo
inauguração
Standard usage, commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
inauguração
Standard usage, formal and ceremonial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

inauguration day
grand opening
ribbon-cutting ceremony
cerimônia de abertura
solenidade de inauguração
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