to import
Third Person
imports
Present Participle
importing
Past Tense
imported
Past Participle
imported
1
to buy goods from a foreign country and bring them to one's own
transitive
- Businesses often import raw materials from other countries for manufacturing.
- Retailers may import products to offer a diverse range to their customers.
- The automotive industry frequently imports components from various global suppliers.
- The technology sector relies on importing electronic components for device production.
- Online platforms are actively importing products from global suppliers.
Antonyms:
2
to show or convey a meaning
transitive
- His actions import a deep sense of regret for the mistake he made.
- The tone of her voice imports urgency in the matter.
- What he said imports a new perspective on the issue.
- The symbol on the flag imports the nation's history.
- His silence imports a sense of disapproval.
Synonyms:
3
(computing) to put data into another computer program
transitive
- The software allowed users to import data from spreadsheets into the database for analysis.
- The program can import various file formats, such as CSV and JSON, to integrate data from different sources.
- He imported a list of customer names and addresses into the CRM system to update the marketing database.
- The graphic designer imported images into the design software to use in the project.
Antonyms:
4
to bring an idea or practice from one place or context into another
- The country imported new customs from travelers.
- Writers often import ideas from other cultures.
- The teacher imported a new teaching method from abroad.
- Artists import styles from various countries.
- New beliefs were imported by sailors long ago.