1. beginning or starting something
Usage: present participle of ‘initiate’
2. formally admitting someone into a group or organization
Usage: present participle of ‘initiate’

1. serving to begin or start something

Examples

• The CEO is initiating a new company policy.
• She is initiating the research project next month.
• The club is initiating new members this weekend.
• They are initiating him into the secret society.
• The initiating event sparked widespread protests.
• His initiating remarks set the tone for the meeting.
• The team is initiating contact with potential clients.