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Definition import in British English

import verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪmˈpɔː(r)t/
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

British programme-makers are again importing styles from the United States.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
2

to move information from one file or program into another

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up
Definition import in British English