bringing into use / to a place
1 [U] the act of bringing sth into use or existence for the first time, or of bringing sth to a place for the first time:
the introduction of new manufacturing methods * the introduction of compulsory military service * the 1000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia
2 [C] a thing that is brought into use or introduced to a place for the first time:
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions.
of people
3 [C] ~ (to sb) the act of making one person formally known to another, in which you tell each the other's name:
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. * Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). * a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter)
first experience
4 [sing.] ~ (to sth) a person's first experience of sth:
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz.
of book / speech
5 [C,U] ~ (to sth) the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow:
a brief / general introduction * a book with an excellent introduction and notes * By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story.
comparePREFACE
to subject
6 [C] ~ (to sth) a book or course for people beginning to study a subject:
'An Introduction to Astronomy' * It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject.
in music
7 [C] (music) a short section at the beginning of a piece of music:
an eight-bar introduction
