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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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But while these technologies promise to make medical communication easier and more affordable, they also introduce new risks of their own.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Investors see this as a signal that the next government will introduce some austerity, which would potentially impact insurers including AXA.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

"So my lords, may I introduce you to Baroness Campbell Mark 2," she added, before her AI-generated voice broadcast her address.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Initially, the researchers had planned to introduce the magnetic flux as a fixed background condition.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

“Allow me to introduce Simon Harley-Dickinson,” she said, pushing him forward.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

The next scene introduces Farrell as the villain in this story.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

A tourism tax, or levy, is a charge which would need to be paid by anyone staying overnight in any area which introduces it.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

On the latest episode of ICYMI, host Kate Lindsay introduces listeners to the phenomenon of vertical microdramas, which are 90-second snippets of content chock-full of some of the most absurd plotlines you’ve ever seen.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026

Amodei warned that the acceleration of RSI introduces a spate of new risks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

"Be seated," he says and then he introduces himself as their new teacher, Herr Vinke.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Ruter has since introduced mechanisms enabling it to monitor and delay incoming signals in order to control updates, it said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Verisk’s Insurance Services Office, which provides widely used standardized insurance policy forms, this year introduced optional exclusions for generative AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The Lions, who play their home matches at Ellis Park, are making their first appearance in Europe's premier club competition, with South African sides introduced into the continental competition in the 2022-23 season.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Modern plastics have introduced an enormous new collection of potential carbon sources into the environment, but many of these materials remain chemically inaccessible to microbes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

I wonder how weird I’d feel if Autumn introduced me to someone in the real world—the living world—and I found out that the new person was actually a zombie.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

In addition, introducing the labels can be challenging, and some markers may alter the behavior of the very structures scientists want to study.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

We are also introducing a new system which acts to detect possible data breaches.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

“There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing,” Cuoco wrote in her emoji-filled caption accompanying a slideshow of photos introducing their new baby.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Sweetgreen has been trying to shake its reputation for high prices by introducing four wraps below $15 at all its locations in May.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

He loved introducing me to special tidbits, and by the age of nine I had developed a passionate taste for cold vichyssoise and caviar and anchovy paste.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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