Cool MateImport
UK /["/ˈɪmpɔːt/"]/US /["/ˈɪmpɔːrt/"]/
Definition
a product or service that is brought into one country from another
In simple words: To bring something into a country or place from another.
Examples
- The company plans to increase the import of electronics next year.
- The import of certain goods is restricted by law.
- Understanding the import of his words is crucial for the discussion.
- Her smile had great import when she entered the room.
- They must consider the economic import of their decisions.
Usage notes
Used mainly in business and trade contexts. Not appropriate in casual conversations unless discussing products or trade.
Grammar pattern
import + object
Memory hint
Think of 'in' + 'port' — bringing goods into a port.
Collocations
- main
- major
- foreign
- boost
- cut
- limit
- grow
- increase
- rise
- ban
- control
- restrictions
- import from
- import into
- a ban on imports
- a restriction on imports
- the demand for imports
- main
- major
- foreign
- boost
- cut
- limit
- grow
- increase
- rise
- ban
- control
- restrictions
- import from
- import into
- a ban on imports
- a restriction on imports
- the demand for imports
Synonyms
- bring in
- introduce
- fetch
- importation
Antonyms
- export
- send out
Common mistakes
- Confuse with 'export' which means to send goods out of a country.
- Using 'import' without an object, like saying 'I import' without specifying what.
- Mispronouncing as 'im-port' instead of 'im-port'.