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verb · adjective

introduced

v. · adj.
US /ˌɪntɹəˈdust/ UK /ˌɪntɹədjˈuːst/ in·tro·duced

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    v.presented someone to another person for the first time.

    v.presented individuals to one another to initiate a social or professional acquaintance.

    Simple

    My friend introduced me to her parents at the graduation party.

    In context

    The host introduced the keynote speaker to the audience, highlighting her significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.

    Usage

    Often used with the preposition 'to'.

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    v.brought something new into use or started a new rule.

    v.implemented or brought a new system, law, or product into use for the first time.

    Simple

    The company introduced a new flexible working policy last month.

    In context

    The government introduced strict environmental regulations to curb industrial pollution in the coastal regions.

  3. 03 B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Science

    adj.describes a plant or animal that was brought to a new place by people and is not naturally from there.

    adj.referring to a species living outside its native distributional range, having arrived there by human activity.

    Simple

    The grey squirrel is an introduced species that has caused problems for local wildlife.

    In context

    Ecologists are studying how introduced flora can disrupt local nutrient cycles and outcompete indigenous plants for resources.

    non nativeexoticalien

Usage introduced new

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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