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   In·tro·duce

   /ˌintrəˈdo͞os/

   

   verb

   • 1. bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time: "various new taxes were introduced" Similar instituteinitiatelaunchinaugurateestablishfoundinstigateput in placebring inbring into beingusher inset in motionstartbegincommenceget goingget under wayphase inorganizedeveloporiginatepioneertake the lead ininformal:kick offproposeput forwardsuggestsubmitadvancemoveraisebroachbring upset forthmootmentionopenairventilatefloattableOpposite abolish
   • ▪ bring (a new plant, animal, or disease) to a place and establish it there: "a cold-resistant strain of sugar cane was introduced to Louisiana"
   • ▪ bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time: "the program is a bid to introduce opera to the masses"
   • ▪ present (a new piece of legislation) for debate in a legislative assembly: "bills can be introduced in either House of Parliament" Similar proposeput forwardsuggestsubmitadvancemoveraisebroachbring upset forthmootmentionopenairventilatefloattable
   • 2. make (someone) known by name to another in person, especially formally: "I hope to introduce Jenny to them very soon" Similar presentpresent formallymake knownacquaint withmake acquainted withbring into contact with
   • 3. insert or bring into something: "a device that introduces chlorine into the pool automatically" Similar insertinjectputplacepushforcedriveshootfeedinstilinfuseinjectaddinsertbringinterposeOpposite remove
   • 4. occur at the start of; open: "a longer, more lyrical opening that introduces her first solo"
   • ▪ (of a person) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio program, book, etc.). Similar announcepresentgive an introduction toprefaceprecedelead intocommencestart offbeginopenlaunch

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘bring (a person) into a place or group’): from Latin introducere, from intro- ‘to the inside’ + ducere ‘to lead’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. introducer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTRODUCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   INTRODUCE meaning: 1. to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time: 2. to tell someone another…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › introduceIntroduce - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To introduce something is to bring something new to a situation. If your roommate never cleans up after herself, you might try to introduce some new housekeeping policies. Or, introduce yourself to someone who is looking for a new roommate. Introduce has a number of related meanings.

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   to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute: to introduce a new procedure. to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time: to introduce a theory of geological evolution. to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTRODUCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · verb (transitive) 1. (often foll by to) to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other) 2. (foll by to) to cause to experience for the first time. to introduce a visitor to beer. 3. to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative body. to introduce a draft bill.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionintroduce verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of introduce verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINTRODUCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to make something exist, happen, or be used for the first time: CD players were first introduced in 1983. We have introduced a new training schedule for employees. Fewer examples. They've introduced a system whereby people share cars. The government has introduced tighter immigration controls. New measures have been introduced to fight crime.

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   to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time: to introduce a theory of geological evolution. to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill. to begin; lead into; preface : to introduce one's speech with an amusing anecdote.