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Definition import in American English

import verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪmˈpɔrt/
1

to buy a product from another country and bring it to your country

Example

Germany imports clothing, textiles, and leather goods from Pakistan.

Example

We import most of our coal from other countries.

Example

imported luxury goods

1.1

to introduce and use words, ideas, etc. from other countries or cultures

Example

It's another example of U.S. fashion designers importing new styles from Italy and Greece.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose use bring in
2

to move information from one file or program into another

Synonyms and related words
access archive author
Definition import in American English