introduction

A noun referring to the act of presenting something for the first time, or the initial part of a book, speech, or event that provides background or context.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по представлению чего-либо впервые, или начальная часть книги, речи или мероприятия, которая даёт предысторию или контекст.esSustantivo que designa la acción de presentar algo por primera vez, o la parte inicial de un libro, discurso o evento que proporciona antecedentes o contexto.frNom désignant l'action de présenter quelque chose pour la première fois, ou la partie initiale d'un livre, d'un discours ou d'un événement qui fournit le contexte ou les préliminaires.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas erstmals vorzustellen oder bekannt zu machen, oder den einleitenden Teil eines Buches, einer Rede oder einer Veranstaltung, der Hintergrund oder Kontext vermittelt.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de apresentar algo pela primeira vez, ou a parte inicial de um livro, discurso ou evento que fornece antecedentes ou contexto.zh名词，指首次介绍或引入某事物，也指书籍、演讲或活动的开头部分，用于提供背景或说明。arاسم يدل على فعل تقديم شيء ما لأول مرة، أو الجزء الابتدائي من كتاب أو خطاب أو فعالية يمهّد للموضوع أو يقدّم سياقًا.

1. First part of something A2 formal

   The beginning or opening part of a book, speech, or piece of writing.

   • The introduction of the book explains the author's main ideas.
   • She gave a brief introduction before starting her speech.
   • The introduction to the course covers basic concepts.

   ruВведениеesIntroducción (parte inicial)frIntroduction (partie initiale)deEinleitungptIntroduçãozh引言arمقدمة

   Sinônimos: beginningforewordintrolead-inopeningpreambleprefacepreludeprologuestart

   Antônimos: conclusionendingepilogue

2. Act of presenting someone A2 formal

   The act of making someone known to another person formally.

   • He made the introductions at the business meeting.
   • The host handled the introduction of the guest speaker.
   • I need a proper introduction to meet the CEO.

   ruПредставлениеesPresentación de una personafrprésentation de quelqu'undeVorstellungptApresentaçãozh介绍arالتقديم

   Sinônimos: presentation

3. Bringing something into use B1 formal

   The act of bringing a new product, idea, or system into use for the first time.

   • The introduction of the new software improved efficiency.
   • The company announced the introduction of a new smartphone model.
   • The introduction of electric cars is changing the automotive industry.

   ruВнедрениеesIntroducción (puesta en uso)frIntroduction (mise en usage)deEinführungptIntroduçãozh引入arالإدخال

   Sinônimos: debutestablishmentimplementationinitiationinstitutionlaunchunveiling

• introductions plural form
• introductions' possessive plural form
• introduction's possessive singular form