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introduce

American

[in-truh-doos, -dyoos] / ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdjus /

verb (used with object)

to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
to acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally.

Will you introduce us?
to present (a person, product, etc.) to a particular group of individuals or to the general public for or as if for the first time by a formal act, announcement, series of recommendations or events, etc..

to introduce a debutante to society.
to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something.

to introduce someone to skiing.
to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute.

to introduce a new procedure.
to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time.

to introduce a theory of geological evolution.
to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill.
to begin; lead into; preface.

to introduce one's speech with an amusing anecdote.
to put or place into something for the first time; insert.

to introduce a figure into a design.
to bring in or establish, as something foreign or exotic.

Japanese cooking was introduced into America in the 1950s.
to present (a speaker, performer, etc.) to an audience.
to present (a person) at a royal court.

introduce British

/ ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs /

verb

(often foll by to) to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other)
(foll by to) to cause to experience for the first time

to introduce a visitor to beer
to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative body

to introduce a draft bill
to bring in; establish

to introduce decimal currency
to present (a radio or television programme, etc) verbally
(foll by with) to start

he introduced his talk with some music
(often foll by into) to insert or inject

he introduced the needle into his arm
to place (members of a species of plant or animal) in a new environment with the intention of producing a resident breeding population

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Etymology

Origin of introduce

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin intrōdūcere “to lead inside,” equivalent to intrō- “inwardly, within” + dūcere “to lead”; see intro-, duke

Explanation

To introduce something is to bring something new to a situation. If your roommate never cleans up after herself, you might try to introduce some new housekeeping policies. Or, introduce yourself to someone who is looking for a new roommate. Introduce has a number of related meanings. It’s often used when bringing people together for the first time, as when a talk show host introduces a guest to the audience, or when you introduce a new girlfriend or boyfriend to your parents. Introduce comes from the prefix intro-, meaning "into," and the Latin word ducere, meaning "lead" — just as you may have to lead (or drag) your new sweetheart in to meet your parents.

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Electrical noise, cosmic radiation, and overheating can all introduce errors while information is being processed.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

Edinburgh became the first city there to introduce the tax in July, with those staying overnight in hotels, bed and breakfasts and self-catering accommodation charged an additional 5% on top of their original booking cost.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

O’Neal said the new league model will expand the field for events from 57 to 75 players, introduce a 54-hole cut and create Monday qualifiers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

It is no accident that Apple timed his transition so that, for his first product rollout, Ternus would introduce its biggest update to its most important product.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Twice a day, morning and afternoon, Maggie held public hours to introduce those curious about the spirits to a séance.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

And the foldable iPhone, which Naranjo called a “halo product,” introduces an even more premium offering.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026

Now the likely discovery of Betelgeuse B introduces another factor astronomers must consider when studying the star's evolution.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

But the financial engineering it is using to keep revenue growing introduces risks that could eventually cause real pain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Set in 2019 and designed to be a direct sequel to 2023’s “Insidious: The Red Door,” “Insidious: Out of the Further” introduces us to new characters that most audience members will struggle to care about.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Lorena introduces Bailey to her as a scarf-less young rêveur.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Physicians also need to consider when each drug was introduced, why it was prescribed, and whether a newer medication was added to address a symptom that might actually have been caused by an earlier treatment.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

Lowenthal introduced Assembly Bill 1709, which Newsom also signed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

One committee member told Uganda's NTV station that a royal child must be formally introduced to elders and then must undergo ceremonies and others preparations if they were to be considered for future leadership.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it easier for companies to coordinate their responses to distillation without having to worry about antitrust concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

With the details of the secret mission finally revealed, Kappe introduced the two main instructors.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

They recommend waiting until cats are tested for diseases and confirmed to be healthy before introducing them to other pets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

It added that the unit would be responsible for introducing a new legal duty for public bodies in England to consider how their policies affect those on low incomes.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Equally important will be the man introducing it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Before introducing restrictions, authorities must demonstrate that short-term rentals have had a significant adverse effect on housing affordability or availability for at least three years.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Anne played the chairman who was introducing him.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

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