introduce · v
introduce (TO AN AUDIENCE)
C2 to tell an audience who is going to speak to them or perform for them
Dictionary examples:
I'd like to introduce Rachel Elliott who is our speaker this evening. (26.5)
introduce (MEETING PEOPLE)
B1 to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet
Dictionary examples:
Allow me to introduce myself. I'm the world's worst dancer. (0.0)
I'd like to introduce my cat, Fluffy. She thinks she's a dog. (0.0)
Let me introduce my pet rock, Rocky. He's a bit shy. (0.0)
I'd like to introduce my younger son, Mark. (18.7)
Have you two been introduced (to each other)? (20.6)
introduce (SOMETHING NEW)
B2 to make something exist, happen or be used for the first time
Dictionary examples:
We have introduced a new training schedule for employees. (26.6)
Ice skating, as an Olympic competition, was introduced in 1908. (83.6)