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introduce verb (introduced, introducing) 1 (usually introduce someone to someone else) to make them known by name to each other, especially formally • I'll introduce you to Joe tonight. 2 to announce or present (eg a radio or television programme) to an audience. 3 to bring (especially something new) into a place, situation, etc for the first time • introduced flexitime. 4 to bring into operation, practice or use. 5 to put forward or propose (a possible law or bill) for attention, consideration or approval. 6 (usually introduce someone to something) to cause someone to experience or discover something for the first time • I introduced Nick to the delights of Graham Greene. 7 to start or preface • Introduce the play with a brief analysis of the plot. 8 (usually introduce one thing into another) to insert or put something into something else. introducible adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from Latin introducere to lead in.