introduce meaning and definition

INTRODUCE verb

Definition of introduce (verb)

1. cause to come to know personally
   • "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"
   • synonyms: acquaint, present
2. bring something new to an environment
   • "A new word processor was introduced"
   • synonyms: innovate
3. introduce
   • "Insert your ticket here"
   • synonyms: enclose, inclose, insert, put in, stick in
4. bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment
   • "He brought in a new judge"; "The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor"
   • synonyms: bring in
5. bring in or establish in a new place or environment
   • "introduce a rule"; "introduce exotic fruits"
6. put or introduce into something
   • "insert a picture into the text"
   • synonyms: enter, infix, insert
7. bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
   • synonyms: bring out
8. put before (a body)
   • "introduce legislation"
9. furnish with a preface or introduction
   • "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"
   • synonyms: precede, preface, premise
10. be a precursor of
    • "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period"
    • synonyms: inaugurate, usher in