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im·port (m-pôrt, -prt, mpôrt, -prt)v. im·port·ed, im·port·ing, im·ports

v.tr.1. To bring or carry in from an outside source, especially to bring in (goods or materials) from a foreign country for trade or sale.

2. Computer Science To receive (data) into one program from another.

3. To carry or hold the meaning of; signify: a high inflation rate importing hard times for the consumer.

4. To imply.

5. Archaic To have importance for.

v.intr.To be significant. See Synonyms at count1.

n. (mpôrt, -prt)1. Something imported.

2. The act or occupation of importing goods or materials.

3. Meaning; signification. See Synonyms at meaning.

4. Importance; significance: a legal decision of far-reaching import.