American English
/ˌɪn.tɹəˈdus/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
To tell people who someone is, usually by saying the person's name, so they can meet.
Practice out loudTo tell people who someone is, usually by saying the person's name, so they can meet.
Let me introduce you to my manager.
She introduced herself to the new neighbors.
introduce yourself · introduce a guest · introduce two people
introduce someone to someone
introduce yourself to someone
To help someone learn about or experience an activity, place, culture, or subject for the first time.
My brother introduced me to hiking.
A friend introduced us to Thai food.
introduce someone to music · introduce someone to a new activity
introduce someone to something
be introduced to something
To mention or explain a subject, idea, or question for the first time, so people can begin to discuss it.
The teacher introduced a new topic.
She introduced the idea at the morning meeting.
introduce a topic · introduce an idea · introduce a question
introduce a topic
introduce an idea to a group
To start using, making available, or selling something new.
The store introduced a cheaper phone.
The company introduced a four-day workweek.
introduce a new product · introduce a new system · introduce changes · introduce a rule
introduce a new product
introduce changes to something
to say your name and tell people who you are
Please introduce yourself to the class.
to present one person to another person
I'd like to introduce you to my wife.
to help someone discover or try something for the first time
My cousin introduced me to salsa dancing.
Drop the final e before -ing: introducing, not introduceing.