inaugurar

Senses

1. 1.

   to inaugurate, to open

   to formally open or dedicate a building, institution, or public work

2. 2.

   to begin, to initiate

   to mark the beginning of something new (a period, practice, or trend)

3. 3.

   to use for the first time

   to be the first to use something (clothing, equipment, etc.)

Examples

• "O prefeito vai inaugurar a nova escola na próxima semana."

  The mayor will inaugurate the new school next week.

• "Vou inaugurar minha jaqueta nova na festa de hoje."

  I'm going to wear my new jacket for the first time at today's party.

• "A exposição inaugura uma nova fase na carreira da artista."

  The exhibition marks the beginning of a new phase in the artist's career.

Usage

Common in formal contexts for public works and ceremonies. Collocates with obras (works), estabelecimento (establishment), exposição (exhibition). In informal speech, often used for wearing/using something new for the first time. Regular -ar verb conjugation.