Question 1 · Quick check
import
CEFRB1
/ɪmˈpɔːt/
verb · noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To bring goods into a country.
- 02
verb
Extra detailA foreigner playing in a sports league.
Examples
Proponents of increased import duties are at odds with each other.
The country has to import most of its raw materials.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsThe practice of importing.
To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.
noun
Extra meaningSomething brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
More examples
In contextWe import raw materials and export the finished products.
How can I import files from older versions of this application?
It was a matter of great import.
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Origin
verb
From Middle English importen, from Old French emporter, importer, from Latin importō (“bring in from abroad, import”, verb), from in (“in, at, on; into”) + portō (“to carry, bear; convey”).