1. guided or escorted someone to a place, especially to a seat
Usage: past tense of usher
2. introduced or brought about the beginning of something
Usage: often used with ‘in’

Examples

• The hostess ushered the guests to their table.
• Security guards ushered everyone out of the building.
• The wedding coordinator ushered the bride’s family to the front row.
• The new technology ushered in a digital revolution.
• His election ushered in an era of reform.
• The theater attendant ushered us to our seats before the show began.
• The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in German reunification.