usher in
Officially bring in or start something important, or guide someone into a room.
Meanings
To physically guide or escort someone into a place, especially in a formal context.
"A member of staff ushered the guests in and directed them to their seats."
To mark or bring about the beginning of a new era, period, or significant development.
"The invention of the internet ushered in a new age of global communication."
"A new spirit of openness ushered in an era of hope."
— Common journalistic formulation widely used in political reporting
Originally meant to physically guide someone into a venue (from the noun 'usher'). Now commonly used metaphorically in journalism and formal writing to describe the beginning of a new era, period, or development. Frequently found in political speeches and news writing.
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