importing
ɪmˈpɔːtɪŋ
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Definition of importing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

trade activityact of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
  • The importing of exotic fruits has increased recently..
intake introduction

Adjective

traderelated to bringing goods from abroad
  • The importing company faced new regulations.
foreign trade
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Expressions with importing

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country that buys goods or services from other countries
The importing country raised standards on all foreign food products.
importing goods to sell cheaper than local dealers
Parallel importing of electronics has increased competition.

Origin of importing

Latin, importare (to bring in)

Terms with importing included in their meaning

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goods from abroad
business involved in importing foreign goods
tax evasion
secretly importing goods to avoid taxes
trade
importing goods without paying import taxes
trade business
relating to both importing and exporting goods or services
historical finance
values for importing or exporting gold bullion
impexoth.
trade
act of importing and exporting goods
trade action
act of importing goods previously exported
trade
port for importing and exporting goods duty-free

Examples of importing in a sentence

  • The government regulates the importing of pharmaceuticals.
  • Importing firms benefit from lower tariffs.
  • The importing sector is growing rapidly.

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  1. French:importation, d'importation, ...
  2. German:Import, importierend, ...
  3. Italian:importazione, di importazione, ...
  4. Spanish:importación, importador, ...
  5. Portuguese:importação, importador, ...
  6. Chinese:进口, 进口的, ...
  7. Japanese:輸入, 輸入の, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِيراد, اِسْتِيرادِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִיבּוּא, מְיַבֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:импорт, импортирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імпорт, імпортний, ...
  12. Hindi:आयात, आयात संबंधी, ...
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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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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