imported
ɪmˈpɔːrtɪd
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Definition of imported - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
border tradebrought into a country from abroad
  • The store shelves were stocked with imported cheese and wine..
external foreign
2.
outside sourceoriginating from a foreign country or culture
  • She wore an imported silk dress from China.
alien foreign non-native
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Origin of imported

Latin, importare (to bring in)

Terms with imported included in their meaning

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border control
government official who checks and collects duties on imported goods
border fees
taxes on imported or exported goods
business
licensed agent who arranges customs clearance for imported or exported goods
imported item
something brought into a country from abroad
trade
tax charged on goods when they are imported or exported
documentation
official list showing tax rates on different imported or exported goods
trade
status of imported goods allowed to move within a customs territory without duties
unauthorized import
product imported without official authorization

Examples of imported in a sentence

  • Imported goods are often more expensive.
  • The store sells imported cheeses from Europe.
  • He collects imported wines from various countries.

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  1. French:importé, d'importation, ...
  2. German:importiert, ...
  3. Italian:importato, ...
  4. Spanish:importado, extranjero, ...
  5. Portuguese:importado, estrangeiro, ...
  6. Chinese:进口的, 外来的, ...
  7. Japanese:輸入された, 輸入, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَوْرَد, مُدْخَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיוּבָּא, מְיוּבָּא, ...
  10. Russian:импортный, завезённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імпортний, ...
  12. Hindi:आयातित, विदेशी, ...
import
ɪmˈpɔrt

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..
importation influx
2.
practicethe act of bringing goods into a country
  • Import is crucial for the country's economy.
entry importation introduction

Verb

tr.
1.
tradebring goods into a country for sale
  • They import electronics from Japan.
bring in introduce
2.
technologyTECH.transfer data into a software applicationTECH.
  • You can import the file into the new program.
bring in transfer upload
3.
suggestRareimply or indicate a meaning indirectlyRare
  • His silence seemed to import agreement..
hint insinuate
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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.

Origin of import

Latin, importare (to bring in)

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.

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  1. French:importation, importer, ...
  2. German:Import, importieren, ...
  3. Italian:prodotto importato, importare, ...
  4. Spanish:importación, importar, ...
  5. Portuguese:importação, importar, ...
  6. Chinese:进口商品, 导入, ...
  7. Japanese:輸入品, 輸入する, ...
  8. Arabic:وَارِد, اِسْتَوْرَدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִיבּוּא, לְייַבֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:импорт, ввозить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імпорт, імпортувати, ...
  12. Hindi:आयात, आयात करना, ...
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