import

US /ɪmˈpɔːrt/
UK /ɪmˈpɔːrt/
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bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale

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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.
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bring inbuy insource from abroad
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export
2.

transfer (data) into a file or document

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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.
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loadtransferbring in
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export
1.

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

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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.
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imported goodforeign good
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export
2.

the act or process of importing goods or services

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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.
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importationbringing in
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export
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