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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- import :an imported person brought from a foreign country
- the lead role was played by an import from Sweden|they are descendants of indentured importees
- import :the message that is intended or expressed or signified
- what is the meaning of this sentence|the significance of a red traffic light|the signification of Chinese characters|the import of his announcement was ambiguous
- import :indicate or signify
- I'm afraid this spells trouble!
- import :a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
- the significance of his remark became clear only later|the expectation was spread both by word and by implication
- import :having important effects or influence
- decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself|virtue is of more moment than security|that result is of no consequence
- import :commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
- import :bring in from abroad
- import :transfer (electronic data) into a database or document