swear in
Upper Intermediate (B2)formal
To officially make someone take a special promise (an oath) so they can start an important job or legal role.
"The Chief Justice swore in the new president on the steps of the Capitol."
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Kurtis Conner · 21:23
Like, I swear in Dr.
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Trevor Noah · 76:01
I swear in my life.
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Can I swear in here?
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Taught them to swear in English.
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English with Evie · 2:02
So, I will swear in my videos.