Import — Definition & Meaning

What does import mean?

verb

To bring in or introduce something from outside, especially a product or service, into a country or organization. To obtain or acquire something from outside, especially information or knowledge.

Example

"The company will import goods from China to meet the increasing demand."

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Words that share this root

port export importunate importation

What's another word for import?

bring in introduce acquire procure obtain fetch

What's the opposite of import?

export remove exclude

Rhymes with import

report support sort court