swear in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To administer an oath to, as an oath of office or of citizenship.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The Chief Justice swore him in as President on Inauguration Day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swear in” mean?
To administer an oath to, as an oath of office or of citizenship.
Is “swear in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.