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in·tro·duce
(ĭn′trə-do͞os′, -dyo͞os′)tr.v. in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing, in·tro·duc·es
1.
a. To present (someone) by name to another in order to establish an acquaintance.
b. To present (a performer, for example) to the public for the first time.
c. To make preliminary remarks about; preface: introduced the slide show with a brief talk.
2. To put forward (a plan, for example) for consideration; propose.
3. To provide (someone) with a beginning knowledge or first experience of something: introduced me to weightlifting.
4.
a. To bring in and establish in a new place or environment: exotic plants that were introduced into gardening; a disease that was introduced into the Americas.
b. To bring into currency, use, or practice; originate: introduced the new product in several test markets; introduced the tango into their circle of friends.
5. To put inside or into; insert or inject: introduced a catheter into an artery; introduced realism to crime fiction.
[Middle English introducen, to bring into, from Latin intrōdūcere : intrō-, within; see en in Indo-European roots + dūcere, to lead; see deuk- in Indo-European roots.]
in′tro·duc′er n.
in′tro·duc′i·ble adj.
Synonyms: introduce, insert, interject, interpolate, interpose
These verbs mean to put or set a person or thing into, between, or among others: introduce suspense into a novel; insert a letter into an envelope; interject a comment into a conversation; interpolated a transitional passage into the text; interposed himself between the scrapping boys. See Also Synonyms at broach1.
These verbs mean to put or set a person or thing into, between, or among others: introduce suspense into a novel; insert a letter into an envelope; interject a comment into a conversation; interpolated a transitional passage into the text; interposed himself between the scrapping boys. See Also Synonyms at broach1.
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introduce
(ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs)vb (tr)
1. (often foll by to) to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other)
2. (foll by to) to cause to experience for the first time: to introduce a visitor to beer.
3. to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative body: to introduce a draft bill.
4. to bring in; establish: to introduce decimal currency.
5. (Broadcasting) to present (a radio or television programme, etc) verbally
6. (foll by with) to start: he introduced his talk with some music.
7. (often foll by into) to insert or inject: he introduced the needle into his arm.
8. to place (members of a species of plant or animal) in a new environment with the intention of producing a resident breeding population
[C16: from Latin intrōdūcere to bring inside, from intro- + dūcere to lead]
ˌintroˈducer n
ˌintroˈducible adj
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in•tro•duce
(ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus)v.t. -duced, -duc•ing.
1. to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
2. to acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally: Will you introduce us?
3. to present (a person, product, etc.) to a group or to the general public for or as if for the first time by a formal act, announcement, etc.: to introduce a debutante to society.
4. to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something: He introduced me to skiing.
5. to create, propose, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time: to introduce a new idea.
6. to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill.
7. to begin; preface: to introduce a speech with an anecdote.
8. to put or place into something for the first time; insert: to introduce a figure into a design.
9. to bring in or establish, as something foreign, alien, or not native: a plant introduced into America.
10. to present (a speaker, performer, etc.) to an audience.
11. to present (a person) at a royal court.
[1425–75; late Middle English < Latin intrōdūcere to lead in, introduce =intrō- intro- + dūcere to lead; compare duke]
in`tro•duc′er, n.
in`tro•duc′i•ble, adj.
syn: introduce, present mean to bring persons into personal acquaintance with each other, as by announcement of names. introduce is the ordinary term, referring to making persons acquainted who are ostensibly equals: to introduce a friend to one's sister. present, a more formal term, suggests a degree of ceremony in the process, and implies (if only as a matter of compliment) superior dignity, rank, or importance in the person to whom another is presented: to present a visitor to the president.
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introduce
Past participle: introduced
Gerund: introducing
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| Verb | 1. |  introduce - cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" familiarise, familiarize, acquaint - make familiar or conversant with; "you should acquaint yourself with your new computer"; "We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings" reintroduce, re-introduce - introduce anew; "We haven't met in a long time, so let me reintroduce myself" present - formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. |
| 2. | introduce - bring something new to an environment; "A new word processor was introduced" initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants" phase in - introduce gradually pioneer, open up - open up an area or prepare a way; "She pioneered a graduate program for women students" debut - present for the first time to the public; "The band debuts a new song or two each month" | |
| 3. | introduce - introduce; "Insert your ticket here" plug - insert as a plug; "She plugged a cork in the wine bottle" plug - insert a plug into; "plug the wall" inoculate - introduce a microorganism into inset - set or place in glass - put in a glass container catheterise, catheterize - insert a catheter into (a body part); "catheterize the patient's bladder" cup - put into a cup; "cup the milk" interlard, intersperse - introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions slip - insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand" foist - insert surreptitiously or without warrant | |
| 4. | introduce - bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment; "He brought in a new judge"; "The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor" immigrate - introduce or send as immigrants; "Britain immigrated many colonists to America" track - carry on the feet and deposit; "track mud into the house" insinuate - introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner; "He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table" | |
| 5. | introduce - bring in or establish in a new place or environment; "introduce a rule"; "introduce exotic fruits" interpose - introduce; "God interposed death" | |
| 6. | introduce - put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text" attach - cause to be attached plug in, plug into, connect - plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight" penetrate - insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; "Did the molester penetrate the child?" cannulate, cannulise, cannulize, canulate, intubate - introduce a cannula or tube into; "Cannulate the blood vessel in the neck" input - enter (data or a program) into a computer embed, imbed, implant, plant, engraft - fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum" sandwich - insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects; "She was sandwiched in her airplane seat between two fat men" graft, transplant - place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient | |
| 7. | introduce - bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc. | |
| 8. | introduce - put before (a body); "introduce legislation" | |
| 9. | introduce - furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution" preamble - make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document | |
| 10. | introduce - be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period" |
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introduce
verb
1. bring in, establish, set up, start, begin, found, develop, launch, institute, organize, pioneer, initiate, originate, commence, get going, instigate, phase in, usher in, inaugurate, set in motion, bring into being The Government has introduced a number of other money-saving ideas.
2. present, acquaint, make known, familiarize, do the honours, make the introduction Someone introduced us and I sat next to him.
3. present, open, announce, launch, precede, lead into, preface, lead off 'Health Matters' is introduced by Dick Oliver on the World Service.
4. suggest, offer, air, table, advance, propose, recommend, float, submit, bring up, put forward, set forth, ventilate, broach, moot She does not abandon her responsibility to introduce new ideas.
introduce someone to something or someone acquaint with, enlighten to, bring into contact with, familiarize with He introduced us to the delights of natural food.
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introduce
verb5. To put or set into, between, or among another or other things:
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Translations
يُدْخِليُعَرِّف، يُطْلِعيُعَرِّف، يُقَدِّميُقَدِّمُيُقَدِّم إقْتِراحا أو مشروع قانون
zavéstpředstavituvéstzasvěcovatpředložit
introducerepræsenterebringe på banegøre bekendt medindføre
esitellä
uvesti
behozindítványozmeghonosít
koma e-u inn, koma meî e-î inn í e-îkynnakynna fyrirleggja fram
紹介する
소개하다
įvadasįvadinisįvežti
iepazīstinātiesniegtievadītievieststādīt priekšā
priviezť
predstavitiseznaniti
introducera
แนะนำ
giới thiệu
introduce
[ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs] VT1. (= present, make acquainted) → presentar
to introduce sb to sb → presentar a algn a algn
may I introduce ...? → permítame presentarle a ..., le presento a ...
I don't think we've been introduced → creo que no nos han presentado
to introduce sb to sth → hacer conocer algo a algn, iniciar a algn en algo
I was introduced to chess at eight → empecé a jugar al ajedrez a los ocho años
I was introduced to Milton too young → me hicieron leer a Milton demasiado temprano
to introduce sb to sb → presentar a algn a algn
may I introduce ...? → permítame presentarle a ..., le presento a ...
I don't think we've been introduced → creo que no nos han presentado
to introduce sb to sth → hacer conocer algo a algn, iniciar a algn en algo
I was introduced to chess at eight → empecé a jugar al ajedrez a los ocho años
I was introduced to Milton too young → me hicieron leer a Milton demasiado temprano
2. (= bring in) [+ reform] → introducir (Pol) [+ bill] → presentar (TV, Rad) [+ programme] → presentar; [+ product, new fashion] → lanzar; [+ subject into conversation, idea] → introducir
be careful how you introduce the subject → ten cuidado a la hora de abordar el tema
it was you who introduced the subject, not me → fuiste tú el que sacaste el tema, no yo
be careful how you introduce the subject → ten cuidado a la hora de abordar el tema
it was you who introduced the subject, not me → fuiste tú el que sacaste el tema, no yo
3. (= insert) → introducir
the tube is introduced into the throat → el tubo se introduce por la garganta
I was introduced into a dark room → me hicieron entrar en un cuarto oscuro
the tube is introduced into the throat → el tubo se introduce por la garganta
I was introduced into a dark room → me hicieron entrar en un cuarto oscuro
4. (= write introduction for) [+ book] → prologar
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
introduce
[ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs] vt [+ person] → présenter
It's my great pleasure to introduce tonight's speaker → C'est un grand plaisir pour moi de présenter l'intervenant de ce soir.
I'd like to introduce
I'd like to introduce Michelle Davies → J'aimerais vous présenter Michelle Davies.
to introduce sb to sb → présenter qn à qn
He introduced me to his parents → Il m'a présenté à ses parents.
may I introduce you to ... ? → puis-je vous présenter ... ?
May I introduce you to my good friend Robert? → Puis-je vous présenter mon grand ami Robert?
to introduce o.s. → se présenter
to introduce sb to sth [+ pastime, technique] → faire connaître qch à qn, initier qn à qch
It was my wife who introduced me to yoga → C'est ma femme qui m'a fait connaître le yoga.; [+ knowledge] → faire connaître qch à qn
It's my great pleasure to introduce tonight's speaker → C'est un grand plaisir pour moi de présenter l'intervenant de ce soir.
I'd like to introduce
I'd like to introduce Michelle Davies → J'aimerais vous présenter Michelle Davies.
to introduce sb to sb → présenter qn à qn
He introduced me to his parents → Il m'a présenté à ses parents.
may I introduce you to ... ? → puis-je vous présenter ... ?
May I introduce you to my good friend Robert? → Puis-je vous présenter mon grand ami Robert?
to introduce o.s. → se présenter
to introduce sb to sth [+ pastime, technique] → faire connaître qch à qn, initier qn à qch
It was my wife who introduced me to yoga → C'est ma femme qui m'a fait connaître le yoga.; [+ knowledge] → faire connaître qch à qn
[+ legislation, measures, changes] → introduire
[+ plant, animal, word, product, fashion] → introduire
[+ programme] → présenter
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
introduce
vt
(= make acquainted) (to person) → vorstellen (to sb jdm), bekannt machen (to mit); (butler) → ankündigen; (to subject) → einführen (→ to in +acc); have you two been introduced? → hat man Sie bekannt gemacht?; I don’t think we’ve been introduced → ich glaube nicht, dass wir uns kennen; to introduce oneself → sich vorstellen; allow me to or let me introduce myself → darf ich mich vorstellen?; he was introduced to drink at an early age → er hat schon früh Bekanntschaft mit dem Alkohol gemacht; who introduced him to heroin? → durch wen ist er ans Heroin geraten?; he was introduced to flying by a friend → er ist durch einen Freund zum Fliegen gekommen; I introduced him to the firm → ich habe ihn in die Firma eingeführt
fashion, practice, reform, invention → einführen; (Parl) bill → einbringen; mood, competition → bringen (→ into in +acc); book, subject, era → einleiten; (= announce) speaker → vorstellen, ankündigen; programme → ankündigen; to introduce something onto the market → etw auf den Markt bringen, etw auf dem Markt einführen
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introduce
[ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs] vta. (bring in, reform, new fashion, idea) → introdurre (Pol) (bill) (TV, Radio) (programme) → presentare
to introduce sb into a firm → far entrare qn in una ditta
to introduce sb into a firm → far entrare qn in una ditta
b. (make acquainted) to introduce sb to sb → presentare qn a qn
to introduce sb to sth (pastime, technique) → far conoscere qc a qn, iniziare qn a qc
she introduced us to the delights of Indian cookery → ci ha iniziato ai piaceri della cucina indiana
may I introduce ...? → permette che le presenti...?
to introduce sb to sth (pastime, technique) → far conoscere qc a qn, iniziare qn a qc
she introduced us to the delights of Indian cookery → ci ha iniziato ai piaceri della cucina indiana
may I introduce ...? → permette che le presenti...?
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
introduce
(intrəˈdjuːs) verb1. (often with to) to make (people) known by name to each other. He introduced the guests (to each other); Let me introduce you to my mother; May I introduce myself? I'm John Brown.
2. (often with into) to bring in (something new). Grey squirrels were introduced into Britain from Canada; Why did you introduce such a boring subject (into the conversation)?
3. to propose or put forward. He introduced a bill in Parliament for the abolition of income tax.
4. (with to) to cause (a person) to get to know (a subject etc). Children are introduced to algebra at about the age of eleven.
ˌintroˈduction (-ˈdakʃən) noun1. the act of introducing, or the process of being introduced. the introduction of new methods.
2. an act of introducing one person to another. The hostess made the introductions and everyone shook hands.
3. something written at the beginning of a book explaining the contents, or said at the beginning of a speech etc.
ˌintroˈductory (-ˈdaktəri) adjective giving an introduction. He made a few introductory remarks about the film before showing it.
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introduce
→ يُقَدِّمُ zavést introducere bekannt machen συστήνω introducir esitellä présenter uvesti presentare 紹介する 소개하다 introduceren introdusere wprowadzić apresentar, introduzir вводить introducera แนะนำ tanıtmak giới thiệu 介绍Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009