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Meaning of the word import in English

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import

US /ɪmˈpɔːrt/
UK /ɪmˈpɔːrt/
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Verb

1.

bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale

Example:
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The company plans to import cars from Germany.
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Many countries import oil to meet their energy needs.
Synonym:
bring inbuy insource from abroad
Synonym:
export
2.

transfer (data) into a file or document

Example:
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You can import contacts from your old phone to your new one.
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The software allows you to import various file formats.
Synonym:
loadtransferbring in
Synonym:
export

Noun

1.

a good or service brought into a country from abroad for sale

Example:
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Oil is a major import for many nations.
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The country's main imports include electronics and machinery.
Synonym:
imported goodforeign good
Synonym:
export
2.

the act or process of importing goods or services

Example:
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The government imposed new tariffs on certain imports.
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The country relies heavily on import for its food supply.
Synonym:
importationbringing in
Synonym:
export
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importantimportance