ushering
ˈʌʃərɪŋ
Definition

Definition of ushering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
introductionintroducing or bringing in something new
  • The ushering technology revolutionized communication.
initiating introducing pioneering
2.
transitionalleading or guiding into a new state
  • The ushering changes brought innovation to the company.
guiding initiating leading

Noun

guidanceact of leading or showing the way to others
  • Ushering at the concert was handled by volunteers.
corruption debasement
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Origin of ushering

Old French, ussier (doorkeeper)

Examples of ushering in a sentence

  • Ushering policies were introduced to improve efficiency.
  • The ushering reforms changed the political landscape.
  • Her ushering role was crucial during the transition.
  • Ushering in the darkened theater required flashlights and calm voices.
  • Efficient ushering kept the line moving into the polling station.

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  1. French:introduisant, accompagnement, ...
  2. German:einführend, Platzanweisung, ...
  3. Italian:innovativo, accompagnamento, ...
  4. Spanish:introductor, acomodación, ...
  5. Portuguese:inovador, orientação, ...
  6. Chinese:引入的, 引导, ...
  7. Japanese:革新的な, 案内, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمهِّد, إِرْشاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַכְנִיס, סַדְרָנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:вводящий, сопровождение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:впроваджувальний, супроводжування, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रवर्तक, मार्गदर्शन, ...
usher
ˈʌʃər

Definition of usher - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
seatingperson who shows people to their seats
  • The usher guided us to our seats at the concert.
attendant escort guide
2.
event assistantperson who helps manage the flow of a ceremony or event
  • An usher at the wedding directed guests to their tables..
attendant guide steward

Verb

tr.
1.
seatingguide people to their seats
  • The attendant ushered us to our seats.
escort lead
2.
guidanceaccompany or escort someone
  • She ushered the guests into the hall.
guide lead
3.
announcementRareact as a forerunner or heraldRare
  • The invention ushered a new era of technology.
announce herald
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Expressions with usher

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end an event by guiding people out
The staff ushered out the audience after the show.
announce the arrival of something new
The festival will usher in the holiday season.

Origin of usher

Latin, ostiarius (doorkeeper)

Examples of usher in a sentence

  • An usher helped us find our seats in the theater.
  • The usher handed out programs at the concert.
  • Each usher wore a uniform for easy identification.
  • The guide ushered the tourists into the gallery.
  • She ushered the guests to their assigned tables.
  • He ushered the children to their seats at the theater.

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  1. French:ouvreur, conduire, ...
  2. German:Platzanweiser, führen, ...
  3. Italian:usciere, accompagnare, ...
  4. Spanish:acomodador, acompañar, ...
  5. Portuguese:arrumador, acompanhar aos lugares, ...
  6. Chinese:引座员, 引导, ...
  7. Japanese:案内係, 案内する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْشِد, أرشدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַדְרָן, לְהַנְחוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:билетер, провожать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:білетер, супроводжувати, ...
  12. Hindi:परिचारक, पहुंचाना, ...
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