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/ɪmˈpɔːrt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
The company specializes in the import of luxury cars from Europe.
The value of the goods and services brought into a country.
The import of electronics increased significantly last year.
Significance; importance.
The import of this decision cannot be underestimated.
verb
To bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
They plan to import textiles from India.
To bring (data or files) into a computer system or database.
You can import the data from the CSV file into the software.
To signify or suggest something.
His smile seemed to import a sense of confidence.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin importare 'bring in', from in- 'into' + portare 'to carry'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
import/export:
Refers to the trade of goods and services between countries where items are sent out of one country and brought into another.
import duty:
A tax imposed on imported goods.
import quota:
A limit on the quantity of certain goods that can be imported into a country.
import license:
A permission required to import certain goods into a country.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To import goods means to sneak them into the country without paying duties.
He tried to import some tech gadgets without declaring them at customs.
To copy or adopt styles or behavior from another culture.
She's always trying to import fashion trends from Paris.