חָנַךְ
chanach
Formal HebrewMeaningTo officially open a new place or start using something new for the first time, often with a special event.
HistoryThis word appears in the Bible. For example, it is used when King Solomon made the Temple in Jerusalem ready for use. The idea was to prepare a place or a person for its special purpose for the first time.
Example
ראש העיר חנך את בית הספר החדש.
The mayor opened the new school.