1. The act of presenting someone to another person or to a group
The introductions at the conference took longer than expected.
As apresentações na conferência demoraram mais do que o esperado.
2. A preliminary section or opening part of a book, speech, or composition
The introductions in her thesis clearly outlined the research objectives.
As introduções em sua tese delineavam claramente os objetivos da pesquisa.
3. The process of making acquaintances or establishing first contact
Social introductions can be awkward for shy people.
As apresentações sociais podem ser constrangedoras para pessoas tímidas.
4. A formal presentation or initiation into something new
The introductions to new software required extensive training.
As introduções ao novo software exigiram treinamento extenso.