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introduce

verb [T] (PUT INTO USE)
 
 
/ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs/ US  /-ˈduːs/

Definition

B2 to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time: The smaller ten pence coin was introduced in 1992. Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be introduced before the next election.specialized The tube which carries the laser is introduced into the abdomen through a small cut in the skin.Starting and beginningStarting againCausing things to happen
(Definition of introduce verb (PUT INTO USE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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