to introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.-to acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.-to introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.-to do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.-unpracticed; untried; new.-begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.-one who is, or is to be, initiated.