Word IMPORT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

import

🇺🇸 [ɪmˈpɔːrt]

Meanings

To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for the purpose of selling them. It can also refer to bringing in ideas, information, or culture from external sources.

Examples

• The country imports most of its oil from neighboring nations.
• They decided to import products from Europe due to high demand.
• The company has plans to import new technology from Japan.

Synonyms

bring in • introduce • trade

Antonyms

export • send out • distribute