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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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Reducing the need for those microwave connections could therefore address two challenges at once: the enormous hardware requirements of large quantum computers and the unwanted noise that cables can introduce into quantum systems.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to introduce "the biggest council house-building programme since the postwar period".

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Domino’s Pizza this month will introduce a rectangular pie geared toward individual orders, Heather Haddon reports exclusively for The Wall Street Journal this morning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Other measures intended to keep homes cool can introduce new risks.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Ophie asked all at once, not bothering to introduce herself.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

That insight introduces a new design strategy for solid oxide cells.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

One of the few scenes that makes its point emphatically is nevertheless effective and droll: Meyers contemptuously introduces a rival group of young creative types who frequent the same meeting space.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

The show is normally anchored by a well-known comedian, who introduces two other comics to present their own stand-up routines at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Each week, a visiting professional introduces a different aspect of live entertainment — booking, marketing, event production, venue operations, ticketing, merchandise — which the students then use to plan the festival.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

I introduce Teresita to Gloria, and Teresita introduces me to her host mother, Ramona.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

And it requires the consent of Congress to do so, and it’s introduced at the Constitutional Convention by Charles Pinckney of South Carolina.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

It said fencing was improved and different management protocols were introduced following the Honchu incident.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Wendy’s earlier this year introduced new $4, $6 and $8 tiers to its Biggie Bag deals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Meta has fought aggressively to restrict not only when documents can be introduced in the upcoming federal trial, but how.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Eisman took his assigned seat between Greg Lippmann and a fellow who introduced himself as Wing Chau and said that he ran an investment firm called Harding Advisory.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

This technique, called "doping," involves introducing a small amount of another material to produce specific properties.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

But introducing formal pet bereavement policies has its challenges, Stott tells the BBC.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige capped off his portion of the presentation by formally introducing Sadie Sink, whose role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” had been kept under wraps before its release, as Jean Grey.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

In its ruling, the Constitutional Council also expressed concern about the potential impact on privacy of introducing an age-verification system for all users.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

When class began, Pauline strode to the back of the room, flicked off the lights, and, without introducing herself, clicked on the slide projector.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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