1. having been formally admitted into a group or having special knowledge

1. past tense of initiate; began or started something
2. past tense of initiate; formally admitted someone into a group or organization

Examples

• The company initiated a new training program last month.
• She was initiated into the honor society during the ceremony.
• The peace talks were initiated by the ambassador.
• New members are initiated through a formal ritual.
• Only initiated members know the secret handshake.
• He initiated the project with great enthusiasm.
• The initiated few understood the complex procedure.