Definition of import - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
trade goodsgoods brought into a country from abroad for sale
- The import of electronics has increased this year..
2.
practicethe act of bringing goods into a country
- Import is crucial for the country's economy.
3.
meaningRare importance or significance of somethingRare
- The import of his words was not lost on the audience.
4.
sportsTECH. US foreign player in a local sports leagueTECH. US
- The team signed an import to boost their performance.
Verb
1.
tradebring goods into a country for sale
- They import electronics from Japan.
2.
technologyTECH. transfer data into a software applicationTECH.
- You can import the file into the new program.
3.
suggestRare imply or indicate a meaning indirectlyRare
- His silence seemed to import agreement..
Expressions with import
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official rule that stops certain goods from being brought into a country
The government announced an import ban on unsafe toys from several factories.
government charge applied to goods brought into a country from abroad
The company paid a high import tax on the foreign machinery.
official document from authorities allowing certain goods to enter a country
The company applied for an import licence before ordering the machinery.
cause problems by bringing something from outside
They didn't want to import trouble by changing the rules.
relating to both importing and exporting goods or services
He works for an import-export company.
process of bringing something back to its origin
Reverse import of technology can boost local innovation.
tax or charge collected by authorities on goods entering a country
The government introduced an import levy to protect local farmers.
official permission from a government to bring certain goods into a country
The company applied for an import license to ship medical equipment.
set of rules that control bringing goods into a country or market
The new import policy increased taxes on luxury cars.
rule or measure that limits goods brought into a country
The government introduced an import restriction on certain agricultural products.
bring data from a stored document into a computer program
Click this button to import file into the database system.
business of buying and selling goods between countries
He works in the export-import of electronics.
product imported without official authorization
The store sells grey import electronics at lower prices.
regulation restricting international trade
The import barrier affected the car industry.
credit opened by an importer at a bank
The company secured an import credit for the shipment.
exempt from import taxes or duties
These electronics are import duty-free.
official document allowing goods to be brought into a country legally
You need an import permit before shipping these chemicals across the border.
official limit on how much of something can be brought in
The government set an import quota on foreign cars.
imported goods sold without authorization from the trademark holder
Parallel imports can undercut local prices significantly..
goods sold through unofficial channels
Gray imports often lack a manufacturer's warranty.
tax on goods brought into a country
The import duty on cars has increased.
official document allowing goods to be brought into a country
The company applied for an import certificate before ordering the machinery.
financial service buying foreign accounts receivable
The company used import factoring to improve cash flow.
government control system that uses permits to limit goods entering a country
The country uses import licensing to manage scarce foreign currency reserves.
Origin of import
Latin, importare (to bring in)
Terms with import included in their meaning
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shopping
store that sells goods without import taxes
travel shopping
sold at airports or ships without import tax
understanding
having an import beyond ordinary understanding
business
policy of protecting domestic industries by imposing import restrictions
trade document
official document declaring goods for import or export
customs hub
zone at ports for storing or exchanging cargo with no import charges
business
ratio of export prices to import prices in international trade
business
situation where a country's import and export values are not equal
forbidden import
banned from being brought into or out of a country
import storage
secure storage for imported goods pending duty payment
business
import tax to prevent dumping practices
trade
area where one authority controls import taxes and border trade rules
business
import and resale of genuine goods outside official distribution channels
business
changing import sources due to political agreements
import duties
government building where duties are collected on imported goods
technology
import data into a system
trade
shared set of import taxes used by members of a customs union
legal
set of official rules controlling import and export procedures
medical
import and resale of approved medicines through unofficial but regulated channels
acr: Bureau of Customs
government agency managing import and export of goods
import shipping
trade term where price includes goods, insurance, and shipping
border
government worker who checks goods at borders and collects import taxes
trade enforcement
agency enforcing import tariffs and trade laws
technology
computer platform managing declarations and data for import and export procedures
Examples of import in a sentence
They imposed tariffs on the import of textiles. The import of electronics has increased this year. They discussed the import of luxury cars at the meeting. The import of the decision was clear to everyone. He didn't realize the import of the situation until later. The import quickly became a fan favorite.
Having an import on the team raised their game level. Many countries import oil to meet their energy needs. We import fresh fruits to ensure quality and variety. Make sure to import the data correctly. She needs to import the contacts into her phone. The gesture seemed to import disapproval. Her tone imported a sense of urgency.
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- French:importation, importer, ...
- German:Import, importieren, ...
- Italian:prodotto importato, importare, ...
- Spanish:importación, importar, ...
- Portuguese:importação, importar, ...
- Chinese:进口商品, 导入, ...
- Japanese:輸入品, 輸入する, ...
- Arabic:وَارِد, اِسْتَوْرَدَ, ...
- Hebrew:יִיבּוּא, לְייַבֵּא, ...
- Russian:импорт, ввозить, ...
- Ukrainian:імпорт, імпортувати, ...
- Hindi:आयात, आयात करना, ...
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