Meaning of ground-breaking | Babel Free
Definitions
A ceremony marking the commencement of construction of a road, bridge, or building.
Equivalents
Examples
“I HAVE⟳ had a hand in numerous ground breakings and ribbon cuttings, but never before have⟳ I approached one with the eagerness and enthusiasm that I possess⟳ for today's ceremony.”
“At anniversaries and graduations, ground breakings and inaugurations — the various community occasions when achievements are recognized and ventures launched […]”
“Union executives are available for ceremonial celebrations of growth (ribbon cuttings, announcements of government contracts, urban redevelopment ground breakings).”
“A ground-breaking ceremony took place⟳ on September 15 with representatives from GA and contractor Walker Construction, as well as Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark⟳ Francois (Conservative).”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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