usher (redirected from ushering)

usher someone or something into some place and usher someone or something in

to escort or lead a person, a group, or something into a place. The guard ushered the group into the palace. They ushered in the visitors.

See also: place, some

usher someone or something out of some place and usher someone or something out

to escort or lead someone or a group out of a place. We ushered them from the room. The woman ushered out the guest.

See also: out, place, some

usher someone to something

to escort or lead someone to something, such as a seat, the door, etc. The well-dressed gentleman ushered the bride to the altar. Her father ushered her to the altar.

welcome someone into something and welcome someone in

to greet one as one is ushered into something or some place. The Franklins welcomed us into their home. Please welcome in our new members.

See also: welcome

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usher somebody in

to show that someone is welcome He opened the door wide and with a welcoming arm, ushered them in.

Usage notes: also used in the form usher someone into something ( to welcome someone to the start of something): Graduation ceremonies are designed to usher the new graduates into adult life.

usher in something also usher something in

to signal the beginning of something We will usher in the new year with champagne and dancing. Another powerful storm system ushered in wind and rain, causing great damage here.