import

/ɪmˈpɔːrt/

Definitions

1. verb

to bring or introduce something, especially a product or idea, from another country or place.

“The company imported coffee beans from South America.”

2. noun

something that is brought or introduced from another country or place.

“The import of new technology improved the factory’s efficiency.”

3. noun

a tax or duty levied on goods brought into a country.

“The import costs are included in the price of the electronics.”

Synonyms

  • admit
  • bring in
  • introduce

Antonyms

  • exclude
  • export