Definition of Introduce

Verb: introduce ,in-tru'd(y)oos

Cause to come to know personally
"introduce the new neighbours to the community";
- present, acquaint
Bring something new to an environment
"A new word processor was introduced";
- innovate
Position inside
- insert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in
Bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment
"The new secretary introduced a nasty rumour";
- bring in
Bring in or establish in a new place or environment
"introduce a rule"; "introduce exotic fruits"
Place onto or put into something
"introduce a picture into the text";
- insert, infix, enter
Bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
- bring out
Put before (a body)
"introduce legislation"
Furnish with a preface or introduction
"She always introduces her lectures with a joke";
- precede, preface, premise
Be a precursor of
"The fall of the Berlin Wall introduced the post-Cold War period";
- inaugurate, usher in