1bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time:various new taxes were introducedmeasures were introduced to help families with children
bring (a plant, animal, or disease) to a place for the first time:horses and sheep introduced to the island did not survive
(introduce something to) bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time:the programme is a bid to introduce opera to the masses
present (a new piece of legislation) for debate in a legislative assembly:bills can be introduced in either House of Parliament
2make (someone) known by name to another in person, especially formally:I must introduce you to my wifehe introduced himself as Detective Sergeant Fraser
3insert or bring into something:a device which introduces chlorine into the pool automatically
4occur at the start of; open:a longer, more lyrical opening which introduces a courting song
(of a person) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio programme, book, etc.).
