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   introduce

   /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/

   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 plant, animal, or disease) to a place for the first time: "horses and sheep introduced to the island did not survive"
   • ▪ bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time: "the programme 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 must introduce you to my wife" Similar presentpresent formallymake knownacquaint withmake acquainted withbring into contact with
   • 3. insert or bring into something: "a device which introduces chlorine into the pool automatically" Similar insertinjectputplacepushforcedriveshootfeedinstilinfuseinjectaddinsertbringinterposeOpposite remove
   • 4. occur at the start of; open: "a longer, more lyrical opening which introduces a courting song"
   • ▪ (of a person) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio programme, 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 › dictionary › englishINTRODUCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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   to tell two or more people who have not met before what each other’s names are; to tell somebody what your name is. introduce somebody Allow me to introduce my mother. The lead singer introduced each member of the band. introduce somebody as something He introduced me as a new member of the company. introduce A to B He introduced me to a ...

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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.

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   The meaning of INTRODUCE is to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation. How to use introduce in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Introduce.

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

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   If you introduce one person to another, or you introduce two people, you tell them each other's names, so that they can get to know each other. If you introduce yourself to someone, you tell them your name.

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   1. a. To present (someone) by name to another in order to establish an acquaintance. b. To present (a performer, for example) to the public for the first time. c. To make preliminary remarks about; preface: introduced the slide show with a brief talk. 2. To put forward (a plan, for example) for consideration; propose. 3.

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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.