To begin; to start.
To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.
To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.
To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.
One who is oriented in and familiar with a topic or subject; especially, one who is an expert in it.
A new member of an organization.
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation.
To open.
Synonym of cheat out (“to face or turn toward the audience more than would be natural”)
To begin running, driving, travelling, etc., at maximum speed.
To commence firing weapons.
To rain.
To widen.
To reveal oneself; to share personal information about oneself; to become communicative.