import

[ɪmˈpɔːt]

import Definition

• 1. bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
• 2. have a strong effect on someone or something.
• 3. a thing that is imported, especially a luxury item.

Using import: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "import" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The country imports most of its oil.

• Example

  The new manager imported a fresh approach to the company's marketing strategy.

• Example

  Wine is one of the country's major imports.

• Example

  The team's star player has imported a winning attitude to the rest of the squad.

import Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for import

• introduce
• transport
• convey
• bring in
• ship in

Antonyms for import

• export
• send out

Idioms Using import

• imported from somewhere

  originating from a particular place or source.

  Example

  The spices used in the dish were imported from India.

• importance attached to something

  the value or significance placed on something.

  Example

  There is a great deal of importance attached to punctuality in this company.

• import and export business

  a company or industry involved in the buying and selling of goods between countries.

  Example

  He runs an import and export business, dealing mainly in textiles.

Phrases with import

• import duty

  a tax levied on goods brought into a country from another country.

  Example

  The import duty on luxury cars is very high in this country.

• import quota

  a limit on the amount of a particular product that can be imported into a country.

  Example

  The government has imposed an import quota on foreign steel to protect domestic producers.

• import substitution

  a government policy aimed at reducing a country's dependence on imported goods by encouraging the development of domestic industries.

  Example

  The government has implemented a program of import substitution to boost the local economy.

Origins of import

from Latin 'importare', meaning 'bring in'

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Summary: import in Brief

The verb 'import' [ɪmˈpɔːt] means to bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale, or to have a strong effect on someone or something. It can also refer to a thing that is imported, especially a luxury item. Examples include 'The country imports most of its oil,' and 'The team's star player has imported a winning attitude.' Phrases include 'import duty,' 'import quota,' and 'import substitution.'