introduce
gb/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈus/ us/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈus/
A2
English
~ 800
bemutat, bevezet, felvet, szóba hoz, juttat
VERB
A2
1
bemutat
A2
Usage pattern:
to introduce [someone] to [someone]
Let me introduce my sister to you.
Hadd mutassam be neked a lánytestvéremet.
He introduced me to his college friends at the party.
A bulin bemutatott az egyetemi barátainak.
May I introduce our guest speaker for tonight?
Learner examples
I want to introduce my friend to you.
Szeretném bemutatni neked a barátomat.
She will introduce her brother to the class.
Be fogja mutatni a fiútestvérét az osztálynak.
Please introduce yourself to the group.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'introduce' with 'present' or 'meet'. 'Introduce' is what you do when two people meet for the first time; 'meet' is what each person experiences.
Meaning
Present someone to another
Collocations
formally introduce
|introduce yourself
|introduce a friend
|introduce a colleague
Synonyms
present (More formal; often used in ceremonial or official contexts.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not acknowledge or present someone to others.)
Themes
daily life
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To tell someone the name of another person so they can meet.
To tell someone another person's name so they can meet each other.
VERB
B1
2
bevezet
B1
Usage pattern:
to introduce [something] to [a place/group]
The company introduced a new smartphone model last month.
A cég a múlt hónapban bevezetett egy új okostelefon-modellt.
The school will introduce a new uniform policy next year.
Az iskola jövőre új egyenruha-szabályzatot vezet be.
The government plans to introduce stricter safety regulations.
Learner examples
The store will introduce a new type of bread.
A bolt be fog vezetni egy új kenyérfajtát.
They will introduce a new game next week.
Jövő héten bevezetnek egy új játékot.
We will introduce new rules in class.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'introduce' with 'invent'. 'Introduce' means making something available; 'invent' means creating it for the first time.
Meaning
Bring into use or operation
Collocations
introduce a product
|introduce a law
|introduce a new system
|introduce a policy
Synonyms
launch (Common in marketing or product contexts; more commercial tone.)
Antonyms
withdraw (To remove something from use or availability.)
Themes
business
|technology
|innovation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To start using something new for the first time.
To make something available or in use for the first time.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to introduce [a topic/subject]
She introduced the idea of working from home.
Felvetette az otthoni munkavégzés ötletét.
The teacher introduced the topic of climate change.
A tanár felvetette az éghajlatváltozás témáját.
He introduced a new argument during the debate.
Learner examples
My teacher introduced a new topic today.
Ma a tanárom egy új témát hozott szóba.
He introduced the idea in the meeting.
Felvetette az ötletet a megbeszélésen.
She introduced a question about the project.
Meaning
Bring up a topic for discussion
Collocations
introduce a question
|introduce a theme
|introduce an idea
Synonyms
bring up (More informal; used mainly in conversation.)
Antonyms
avoid (To deliberately not talk about a subject.)
Themes
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To start talking about a new subject.
To mention or start talking about a subject in conversation or writing.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
4
juttat
B2
Usage pattern:
to introduce [something] into [something]
The needle introduces the vaccine into the muscle.
A tű az oltóanyagot az izomba juttatja.
Pollution introduces harmful chemicals into rivers.
A szennyezés káros vegyi anyagokat juttat a folyókba.
They introduced air into the sealed container.
Learner examples
Doctors introduce medicine into the body.
Az orvosok gyógyszert juttatnak a szervezetbe.
Factories can introduce smoke into the air.
A gyárak füstöt juttathatnak a levegőbe.
We introduce water into the tank.
Meaning
Put something into something else
Collocations
introduce bacteria
|introduce chemicals into water
Synonyms
insert (Neutral and common in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
remove (To take something out from where it was placed.)
Themes
science
|medicine
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put something inside something else.
To put or insert something into another thing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
introduce
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈus/
US/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈus/
Syllables & stress
in - tro - duce (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (duce)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: introduce
- 3rd Person Singular: introduces
- Present Participle: introducing
- Past: introduced
Word family
Forms
introduces
verb
introducing
verb
introduced
verb
Core family
introduction
noun A2
Related words
Advanced or less common
reintroduce
verb
reintroduction
noun
Expressions
allow me to introduce...
1/əlˈaʊ mˈi tə ˌɪntɹoʊdˈus |/
fixed phrase
formal
Invite presentation of someone/something
A polite way to present someone or something to other people.
Examples
- Allow me to introduce our guest speaker, Dr. Brown.
- Allow me to introduce my colleague, Sarah Evans.
introduce a bill
1/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈus ə bˈɪl/
fixed phrase
formal
Formally present a proposed law
To officially give a new law idea to lawmakers so they can discuss it.
Examples
- The senator will introduce a bill on climate change next month.
- Several members of parliament plan to introduce a bill banning plastic bags.
introduce yourself
1/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈus jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Say your name and basic details
To tell people your name and some information about you when you meet them for the first time.
Examples
- Please stand up and introduce yourself to the class.
- Please introduce yourself to the group.
- When you meet someone new, it's polite to introduce yourself.
- He stood up and introduced himself.