import

n 1: goods or services bought from a foreign country [ant: {export}]

2: a person (such as an actor or musician or celebrity) brought

from a foreign country

3: the message that is intended or expressed [syn: {meaning}, {significance},

{signification}]

4: a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred;

"the significance of his remark became clear only later";

"the expectation was spread both by word and by

implication" [syn: {significance}, {implication}]

5: having important effects or influence; "decisions of great

consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is

of more moment that security" [syn: {consequence}, {moment}]

[ant: {inconsequence}]

v 1: bring in from abroad [ant: {export}]

2: indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!" [syn:

{spell}]