# importing

Pronunciation: US say "im-POR-ting" /ɪmˈpɔɹtɪŋ/; UK say "im-PAW-ting" /ɪmˈpɔːtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of import. — present participle and gerund of import
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of import. Use this form for bringing goods in from another country, or for the activity itself.
   - _The firm began importing electronics after local demand surged._
   - _Importing raw materials at lower prices cut their production costs._

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