Introduce | Mean of introduce in English Dictionary
/ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
- Verb
- to make (someone) known to someone else by name
- introduce two strangers
- He introduced his guest.
- Let me introduce myself: my name is John Smith.
- He introduced himself to the class.
- She introduced her mother to her friends.
- to cause (something) to begin to be used for the first time
- They have been slow to introduce changes in procedure.
- to make (something) available for sale for the first time
- The designer is introducing a new line of clothes.
- to present (something) for discussion or consideration
- He introduced several issues during the meeting.
- New evidence was introduced at the trial.
- introduce a bill to Congress
- to bring (something, such as a type of plant or animal) to a place for the first time
- an Asian plant that has been introduced to America
- to speak briefly to an audience about (someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin)
- She introduced the speaker.
- He introduced the show's second act.
- to mention or refer to (something) for the first time
- The main topics are introduced in the first chapter.
- to cause (someone) to learn about or try (something) for the first time
- The program introduces children to different sports.
- I was introduced to painting in college.
- The class introduces students to computer programming.
- She helped to introduce Americans to European fashions. = She helped to introduce European fashions to America.
- to put or insert (something) into something else
- introduce a needle into a vein
- The new carpet introduces some color into [=adds some color to] the living room.
- The rivalry introduced more drama to/into the competition.