verb
introduce
To make someone or something known, or bring something into use or a new setting.
At the meeting, I introduce our new coworker to the team.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to lead in. English extends that inward leading to bringing people into acquaintance or bringing objects and practices into a new setting.
More examples
- The store introduced a faster way to pay.
- This chapter introduces the basic ideas of chemistry.
- The garden club is introducing native plants into the park.
Forms
introduce · introduces · introduced · introducing
introduction noun — The act of presenting or bringing in.
introductory adjective — Serving to present or explain something new.