English dictionary
introduce
verbPronunciation
ˌɪntɹəˈdus
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
verb
- be a precursor of
verb
- put before (a body)
verb
- cause to come to know personally
verb
- furnish with a preface or introduction
verb
- bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
verb
- put or introduce into something
verb
- bring in or establish in a new place or environment
verb
- bring something new to an environment
verb
- bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment
Example sentences
Insert your ticket here
The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period
introduce legislation
permit me to acquaint you with my son
introduce the new neighbors to the community
She always precedes her lectures with a joke
He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution
insert a picture into the text
introduce a rule
introduce exotic fruits
A new word processor was introduced
He brought in a new judge
The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor