The act or ceremony of breaking ground to begin a construction project.
adj.
- Of, relating to, or being a ceremony of breaking ground.
- Characterized by originality and innovation: a groundbreaking technology.
Dictionary:
ground·break·ing (ground'brā'kĭng) ![]() |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project
Synonym: groundbreaking ceremony
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| Groundbreaking ceremony, Los Angeles, California, 1933, featuring a steam shovel | |
Groundbreaking, also known as cutting or turning the first sod, is a traditional ceremony in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction for a building or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politicians and businessmen. The actual shovel used during the actual groundbreaking is often a special ceremonial shovel meant to be saved for subsequent display. Commemorative information may be subsequently engraved on the shovel.
Ceremonial groundbreakings often precede the actual start of construction by many months.
In some places, clergy may also provide blessings, particularly if the building is being constructed by a church or religious-affiliated organization.
The term groundbreaking, when used as an adjective, may mean being or making something that has never been done or seen or made before; "stylistically innovative works".
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| Translations: Groundbreaking |
Dansk (Danish)
n. - nyhed
adj. - nyhedsskabende
Nederlands (Dutch)
baanbrekend
Français (French)
n. - inauguration de la première pierre/de la première pelletée de terre
adj. - innovatif, novateur (un roman)
Deutsch (German)
adj. - bahnbrechend
n. - Einweihungsparty für einen neuen Bau
Ελληνική (Greek)
adj. - πρωτοποριακός, καινοτόμος, ριζοσπαστικός
Português (Portuguese)
adj. - bastante inovador
Español (Spanish)
n. - novedad, idea original, innovación
adj. - novedoso, original
Svenska (Swedish)
adj. - banbrytande
中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
破土, 破土的, 动工的, 创办的
中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 破土
adj. - 破土的, 動工的, 創辦的
한국어 (Korean)
n. - 공사 착수, 개시
adj. - 혁신적인, 개척적인
العربيه (Arabic)
(صفه) تجديدي, تطويري
עברית (Hebrew)
n. - הנחת אבן פינה
adj. - של טקס הנחת אבן פינה, יוצא לדרך חדשה
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