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launching collapse: the act of propelling with force; the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

opener collapse: a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans); the first event in a series; "she played Chopin for her opener"; "the season's opener was a game against the Yankees"

debut collapse: the presentation of a debutante in society; appear for the first time in public; "The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out"; make one's debut; "This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera"; present for the first time to the public; "The band debuts a new song or two each month"

unveiling collapse: putting on display for the first time; "he attended the unveiling of the statue"

curtain raiser collapse: any preliminary activity; a short play presented before the main play

inauguration collapse: the act of starting a new operation or practice; "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"; "the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes"; the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration"

initiation collapse: the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"; a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army"; "he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"

preliminary collapse: something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"; a minor match preceding the main event; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding; "a preliminary investigation"

installment collapse: a part of a published serial; a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals

floating collapse: the act of someone who floats on the water; borne up by or suspended in a liquid; "the ship is still floating"; "floating logs"; "floating seaweed"; inclined to move or be moved about; "a floating crap game"

induction collapse: the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state"; an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current

installation collapse: the act of installing something (as equipment); "the telephone installation took only a few minutes"

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