to tell two or more people each other’s names so that they become acquainted
Let me introduce my friend Anna to everyone at the party.
The teacher introduced the new student to the class with a warm smile.
✦ From Latin introducere “to lead in”, from intro “inside” + ducere “to lead”.
to bring a product, system, law, or idea into use for the first time
The company will introduce its new electric car next spring.
Several countries have introduced tougher laws against plastic waste.
to formally announce or present a performer, speaker, or program to an audience
The host will introduce the band after the commercial break.
Please welcome Professor Lee, whom I have the honor to introduce tonight.
to begin a book, speech, or piece of writing by talking about something first
The author introduces the topic with a personal anecdote.
In the first chapter, she introduces key terms that appear throughout the book.
to carefully put something into another thing or place
The nurse introduced the needle into the patient’s vein smoothly.
Slowly introduce the probe into the solution to avoid splashing.
intended to provide an introduction to a subject or activity; suitable for beginners or first-time learners.
The college offers an introductory biology course for freshmen.
They gave us an introductory discount on the software subscription.
✦ Mid-16th century: from late Latin 'introductorius', based on Latin 'introduct- ', past participle stem of 'intro- ducere 'introduce'.
