Pronunciation

/ˈɪmpɔːrt/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• The action or process of bringing goods or products into one country from another country for sale, use, or further manufacturing.
  • Example: “The company’s main business involves the import of electronics from Asia.”
• The thing that is brought into a country from abroad; an imported item.
  • Example: “Imports include luxury cars and fine wines.”
• Importance or significance, especially in terms of ideas or information.
  • Example: “The import of his speech was clear: we must act now.”

Verb (v)

• To bring goods or products into a country from another country for trade or personal use.
  • Example: “We import raw materials to manufacture our products.”
• To convey meaning or significance.
  • Example: “Her words imported a sense of urgency.”

Phrases

• “Import duty/tax” refers to taxes levied on imported goods.
• “Import restrictions” are limitations placed by a country on what can be brought in from other countries.
• “Importance of something” refers to its value, significance, or relevance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The rise in imports has affected local production levels.”
• Verb: “They decided to import high-quality fabrics from Italy for their fashion line.”

Synonyms

• Bringing in
• Inflow
• Introduction (of goods)
• Importation
• Significance
• Relevance
• Meaning

For the noun sense related to goods:

• Goods from abroad
• Foreign products
• Imported items

For the noun sense related to significance:

• Importance
• Significance
• Weight
• Value
• Consequence