import
gb/ˈɪmpɔɹt/ us/ˈɪmpɔɹt/
B1
English
~ 3100
importál, behoz, import, behozatal, beolvas, jelentőség, fontosság
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to import [goods] from [place]
The company plans to import coffee beans from Colombia.
A cég kávébabot tervez importálni Kolumbiából.
Many countries import oil to meet their energy needs.
Sok ország importál olajat, hogy fedezze energiaszükségletét.
We import most of our electronics from Asia.
They decided to import fresh fruit during the winter months.
Learner examples
We import rice from India.
Rizst importálunk Indiából.
The store imports chocolate from Belgium.
Az üzlet Belgiumból importál csokoládét.
Our country imports cars from Japan.
They import clothes from Italy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'import' with 'export'. Remember: 'import' means bringing things in, 'export' means sending things out.
Meaning
Bring goods from another country
Collocations
import goods
|import products
|import services
|import from abroad
|import raw materials
Synonyms
bring in (Less formal and more general; can apply to any bringing, not just across borders.)
Antonyms
export (The opposite process of sending goods from one country to another for sale.)
Themes
business
|trade
|economics
|finance
Definition
To bring products or services from another country to sell or use.
To bring goods, services, or data into one country from another for the purpose of selling or using them.
NOUN
B1
2
Imports of fresh fruit have risen this year.
Idén nőtt a friss gyümölcs importja.
The government placed a tax on imports.
A kormány adót vetett ki az importra.
Our imports exceed our exports this quarter.
She works in the import business.
Learner examples
We sell many imports in our shop.
Sok importárut árulunk a boltunkban.
The price of imports is higher now.
Most magasabb az importtermékek ára.
Imports are important for our economy.
This store has many food imports.
Meaning
Goods brought from another country
Collocations
foreign imports
|increase in imports
|import market
|import restrictions
Synonyms
shipment (Refers to a batch of goods sent, not necessarily across borders.)
Antonyms
export (Goods or services sent to another country for sale.)
Themes
business
|trade
|economics
|finance
Definition
Things that come from another country to sell or use here.
Goods, services, or data brought into one country from another for sale or use.
VERB
B1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
to import [data/file] into [program]
You can import your contacts into the new email system.
Importálhatod a névjegyeidet az új e-mail-rendszerbe.
The software allows you to import images directly from your camera.
A szoftver lehetővé teszi, hogy képeket importálj közvetlenül a fényképezőgépedről.
Please import the spreadsheet into the database before running the report.
Learner examples
I will import the photo into the app.
Importálni fogom a fotót az alkalmazásba.
You can import songs into this program.
Importálhatod a dalokat ebbe a programba.
He imports the list into the computer.
Import the file into Word.
Meaning
Load data into a program
Collocations
import data
|import files
|import settings
|import contacts
Synonyms
upload (Specifically refers to sending data to a server; 'import' is about bringing data into a program.)
Antonyms
export (To send data out of a program to another format or location.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
To bring files or information into a computer program from somewhere else.
To move data, files, or information into a software application or system from another source.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
4
jelentőség
B1
fontosság
B1
This is a matter of great import to the nation.
Ez a nemzet számára nagy jelentőségű ügy.
His words were of little import to the decision-makers.
Szavai csekély jelentőséggel bírtak a döntéshozók számára.
The meeting dealt with issues of national import.
Learner examples
This is a matter of great import.
Ez nagy jelentőségű ügy.
The news was of little import.
A hírnek csekély jelentősége volt.
It is of national import.
Meaning
Importance or meaning of something
Collocations
of great import
|matters of import
Synonyms
significance (More common and neutral in modern English; 'import' is more formal and less frequent.)
Antonyms
insignificance (Lack of importance or meaning.)
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How important or serious something is.
The importance, significance, or meaning of something, especially in a serious context.
Grammar
Dictionary form
import
IPA
GB/ˈɪmpɔɹt/
US/ˈɪmpɔɹt/
Syllables & stress
im - port (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: import
- Plural: import, imports
Verb
- Base: import
- 3rd Person Singular: imports
- Present Participle: importing
- Past: imported
Word family
Forms
imports
noun
importing
verb
imported
verb
Core family
importer
noun
Related words
importation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
export
verb B1
Expressions
import from
1/ˈɪmpɔɹt fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
Bring goods from a place abroad
To bring products from a specific place into your country to sell or use.
Examples
- We import wine from France every year.
- Most of our electronics are imported from China.
of great import
1/əv ɡɹˈeɪt ˈɪmpɔɹt/
fixed phrase
formal
Very important or significant
Very important; having great value or meaning.
Examples
- This agreement is of great import to both countries.
- The discovery was of great import to science.