Definition of "enthrone" in английский

verb

1. (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation and/or other ceremonies of investiture.

   • Near-synonyms: coronate, crown
   • ceremonially enthrone
   • enthrone a monarch
   • The bishop came to enthrone the new archbishop.

2. (transitive, figuratively) To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organisation.