Vocabulary Entry

import

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.

Example Sentences

"The import of electronics has increased significantly this year."

"They are focusing on the import of organic foods to support local farmers."

"The country relies heavily on the import of oil to meet its energy needs."

verb

Example Sentences

"We import most of our clothing from overseas manufacturers."

"They decided to import better technologies to improve productivity."

"The company plans to import materials from several different countries."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The import regulations are strict to prevent illegal activities."

"Import duties can affect the pricing of overseas products."

"They attended a seminar on import trends in the global market."