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introduce

verb
in-truh-DOOS/ˌɪntɹəˈdus/UKin-truh-DYOOS/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/

Formsintroduces, introducing, introduced

7 meanings of introduce

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  1. 1
    bring inverbtransitive
    To start using a new idea, rule, or way of doing things.

    The school plans to introduce a new lunch menu next year.

    The company introduced flexible working hours last month.

    Similarimplement, establish, institute, launch, initiate

    Oppositeabolish, discontinue, scrap

  2. 2
    make acquaintedverbtransitive
    To bring two people together so they can meet and learn each other's names.

    Like helping two people who have never met say hello to each other.

    I'd like to introduce you to my sister.

    She introduced her new coworker to the whole team.

    UsageSay introduce you to my sister, with to. When you tell people your own name, you introduce yourself.

    Similarpresent, acquaint

  3. 3
    present (to audience)verbtransitive
    To make a person or thing known to an audience by formally announcing or recommending them.

    The host will introduce the main speaker after lunch.

    They introduced their new product at a big event.

    Similarpresent, announce

  4. 4
    verbtransitive
    To let someone try or learn about something for the first time, like a sport or a food.

    My uncle introduced me to fishing when I was six.

    We want to introduce our kids to music from other countries.

    UsageSay someone introduced you to something, like fishing or jazz.

    Similarexpose

  5. 5
    verbtransitive
    To put a new thing into a system, a mixture, or a container.

    Scientists introduce a small amount of gas into the tank.

    She slowly introduced sugar into the warm milk.

    UsageSay introduce gas into the tank, with into.

    Similarinject, insert, add, put, infuse

    Oppositeremove, extract

  6. 6
    verbtransitive
    To officially offer a new law or plan to a group of lawmakers so they can consider it.

    Two lawmakers plan to introduce a new law to protect city parks.

    A plan to build a new school was introduced at the city council meeting.

    Similarpropose, present, submit

    Oppositewithdraw

  7. 7
    new subjectverbtransitive
    To start talking or writing about a subject so that people can discuss it.

    She waited for a quiet moment to introduce the idea of moving to a new city.

    The first chapter introduces the question of where the money went.

    Similarraise, broach, mention

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Origin

From Latin intrōdūcō, coming into English through Old French introduire. It goes back to roots meaning 'inside' and 'to lead'.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 3 facts