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/ˈɪmˌpɔɹt/, /ˌɪmˈpɔɹt/
/ˈɪmˌpɔːt/, /ˌɪmˈpɔːt/
Definition
To bring goods, products, or data into a country or system from another country or source. Can also refer to introducing something new.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in business, trade, and technology. Collocates: 'import goods', 'import data'. As a noun, 'import' refers to the item brought in ('an import from Italy'). Not to be confused with 'export' (send out), or with the adjective 'important'.
Spanish: importarPortuguese (BR): importarPortuguese (PT): importarChinese (Simplified): 进口Chinese (Traditional): 進口Hindi: आयात करनाArabic: استيرادBengali: আমদানি করাRussian: импортироватьJapanese: 輸入するVietnamese: nhập khẩuKorean: 수입하다Turkish: ithal etmekUrdu: درآمد کرناIndonesian: mengimpor
Example Sentences
Many countries import oil to meet their energy needs.
basic
She needs to import data into the new software.
basic
We import fresh fruit from other countries.
basic
We had to import a specialist to fix the problem.
natural
It’s easy to import contacts from your phone to your computer.
natural
If you import cheese from France, it can be expensive.
natural