import

¹im·port

verb \im-ˈpȯrt, ˈim-ˌ\

Definition of IMPORT

transitive verb

1

a : to bear or convey as meaning or portent : signify b archaic : express, state c : imply

2

: to bring from a foreign or external source: as a : to bring (as merchandise) into a place or country from another country b : to transfer (as files or data) from one format to another usually within a new file

3

archaic : to be of importance to : concern

intransitive verb

: to be of consequence : matter

— im·port·able \im-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl, ˈim-ˌ\ adjective

— im·port·er noun

Examples of IMPORT

1. a dealer who imports cars from Italy to the U.S.
2. software that makes it simple to import digital photographs onto your hard drive

Origin of IMPORT

Middle English, from Medieval Latin importare to bring in, cause, signify, from Latin, to bring in, cause, from in- + portare to carry — more at fare

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to IMPORT

Synonyms: count, matter, mean, signify, weigh

Related Words: affect, concern, influence, sway; add up (to), amount (to)

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