[+ obj] 1 : to make (someone) known to someone else by name
▪ introduce two strangers ▪ He introduced his guest. ▪ Let me introduce myself: my name is John Smith. — often + to ▪ He introduced himself to the class. ▪ She introduced her mother to her friends. 2 a : to cause (something) to begin to be used for the first time
▪ They have been slow to introduce changes in procedure.
b : to make (something) available for sale for the first time
▪ The designer is introducing a new line of clothes.
c : to present (something) for discussion or consideration
▪ He introduced several issues during the meeting. ▪ New evidence was introduced at the trial. ▪ introduce a bill to Congress 3 : to bring (something, such as a type of plant or animal) to a place for the first time — often + to ▪ an Asian plant that has been introduced to America 4 : to speak briefly to an audience about (someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin)
▪ She introduced the speaker. ▪ He introduced the show's second act. 5 : to mention or refer to (something) for the first time
▪ The main topics are introduced in the first chapter. 6 : to cause (someone) to learn about or try (something) for the first time — + to ▪ The program introduces children to different sports. ▪ I was introduced to painting in college. ▪ The class introduces students to computer programming. ▪ She helped to introduce Americans to European fashions. = She helped to introduce European fashions to America. 7 : to put or insert (something) into something else
▪ introduce a needle into a vein ▪ The new carpet introduces some color into [=adds some color to] the living room. ▪ The rivalry introduced more drama to/into the competition.