1. giving a vaccine or injection to prevent disease
Usage: present participle of inoculate
2. introducing bacteria or other microorganisms into a culture medium
Usage: scientific/medical context
3. protecting someone against harmful ideas or influences by early exposure
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The nurse is inoculating children against measles.
• Scientists are inoculating the petri dishes with bacteria.
• The doctor spent the morning inoculating patients at the clinic.
• They are inoculating the entire population before flu season.
• The lab technician is inoculating samples for testing.
• Parents are inoculating their children against peer pressure by teaching strong values.
• The school is inoculating students with a flu vaccine.