Import: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when referring to bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale or trade.

• The country decided to import more oil to meet its energy demands.
• They import fine wines from France.

This phrase is more casual and can be used in various contexts to mean introducing something or someone into a place or situation.

• We need to bring in a new consultant to help with the project.
• The CEO decided to bring in new technologies to improve productivity.

This word is used when you want to include something as part of a whole, like integrating ideas, methods, or items.

• The committee decided to incorporate feedback from all departments into the final report.
• The recipe incorporates a mix of different spices.

Use this word to talk about moving something or someone from one place to another, often used in official or formal contexts.

• The company decided to transfer him to the New York office.
• You can transfer money from your savings account to your checking account.

Used in the context of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.

• The company decided to import electronic components from Japan.
• Imports of dairy products have increased this year.

Specific to the dispatch of goods or cargo, indicates the movement of items usually in bulk, often by transportation businesses.

• The shipment of vaccines will arrive tomorrow.
• We are expecting a large shipment of furniture next week.

Refers to the act of someone or something reaching a place. Often used for people, events, or items.

• The arrival of the new product line has been highly anticipated.
• Her arrival was greeted with applause.

Describes a sudden, often large, arrival of people or things. Frequently used in demographic or economic contexts.

• The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
• There has been an influx of investment in the tech sector.