introduced

Verb

introduce (third-person singular simple present introduces, present participle introducing, simple past and past participle introduced)

1. (ditransitive) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
   • Let me introduce you to my friends.
2. (transitive) To make (something or someone) known, such as by formal announcement or recommendation.
   • The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session.

   Synonyms:

   give, announce

3. (transitive) To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.
   • Various pollutants were introduced into the atmosphere.
4. (transitive) To bring (something) into practice.
   • Wheeled transport was introduced long ago.