introduce -
v.tr. 1 (foll. by to) make (a person or oneself) known by name to another, esp. formally.
2 announce or present to an audience.
3 bring (a custom, idea, etc.) into
use.
4 bring (a piece of legislation) before a
legislative assembly.
5 (foll. by to) draw the attention or extend the understanding of (a person) to a subject.
6 insert; place in.
7 bring in; usher in; bring forward.
8 begin;
occur just before the start of.
introducer n. introducible adj. [ME f. L introducere introduct- (as INTRO-, ducere lead)]
