̈ɪ ̘. ̈n.ˈɪmpɔ:t v. & n. --v.tr. 1
bring in (esp.
foreign goods or services) to a
country. 2 (often foll. by
that + clause) a
imply,
indicate,
signify. b express,
make known. --n. 1
the process of importing. 2 a an imported
article or service. b (in pl.) an
amount imported (imports exceeded ø50m.). 3
what is implied;
meaning. 4
importance. øøimportable adj. importation n. importer n. (all in
sense 1 of v.). [ME f. L importare bring
in, in med.L = imply, be of
consequence (as
IN-(2), portare carry)]