Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   • R

     1

   • O

     1

   • D

     2

   • U

     1

   • C

     3

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › introduceINTRODUCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › introduce

   • Cached

   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.dictionary.com › browse › introduceINTRODUCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › introduce

   • Cached

   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.

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

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › introduce

   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › introduceINTRODUCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english › introduce

   • Cached

   5 days ago · To introduce something means to cause it to enter a place or exist in a system for the first time.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › introduceINTRODUCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › introduce

   • Cached

   B1. to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet: He took me round the room and introduced me to everyone. [ often reflexive ] Emma introduced herself and they shook hands. introduce verb [T] (TO AN AUDIENCE) to tell an audience who is going to speak to them or perform for them:

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › introduceINTRODUCE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › introduce

   • Cached

   to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something: to introduce someone to skiing. to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute : to introduce a new procedure.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › introduceintroduce | meaning of introduce in Longman Dictionary of ...

   www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › introduce

   • Cached

   introduce meaning, definition, what is introduce: if you introduce someone to another pers...: Learn more.