introduce

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   put before (a body)

   introduce legislation

2. 2
   verb

   bring in or establish in a new place or environment

   introduce a rule

3. 3
   verb

   bring something new to an environment

   A new word processor was introduced

4. 4
   verb

   To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

   Let me introduce you to my friends.

5. 5
   verb

   To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.

   The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session.

6. 6
   verb

   To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.

   Various pollutants were introduced into the atmosphere.

7. 7
   verb

   To bring (something) into practice.

   Wheeled transport was introduced long ago.

8. 8
   verb

   introduce

Etymology

From Middle English introducen, from Old French introduire, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”) and *dewk-.