Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

import

verb
/ˈɪm.pɔːrt/
Definition
To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
Examples
  • The company plans to import electronics from overseas.
  • Many countries import oil to meet their energy needs.
  • She decides to import spices to enhance her cooking.
Meaning
In a broader sense, to introduce something from one place to another.
Synonyms
  • bring in
  • introduce
  • acquire
  • fetch