The government imposed a new tariff on imported steel.
The government imposed a new tariff on imported steel.
English
import
ɪmˈpɔrt, ˈɪm.pɔːrt, ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt, ɪmˈpoət, ɪmˈpɔɹt, ɪmˈpɔːt, ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt, ˈɪm.poət, ˈɪm.pɔɹt, ˈɪm.pɔːt
Meaning: to bring in goods from abroad
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | import |
| 3rd person singular present | imports |
| Present participle | importing |
| Past | imported |
| Will future | will import |
| Going-to future | going to import |
| Imperative negative | don't import / do not import |
Example sentences
We import cars from Japan.
We import cars from Japan.
Usage Notes
Used when bringing goods or services into a country from another country for sale.
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