Grammar fix
usher in
introduce a new era or significant change
to make the start of something new or important happen, especially a period of big change or a new way of doing things.
phrasal verbC1occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The invention of the smartphone ushered in a new era of instant communication.
If governments invest more in renewable energy, it could usher in a period of cleaner and more sustainable development.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The reforms ushered a new era.
Say: The reforms ushered in a new era.
'Usher IN' — don't drop 'in'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Usher in' is the idiomatic verb for marking the start of a big change; 'inaugurated' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
usher in + era
- a new era
- an age of
- change
- a new chapter