Collocations for introduction - noun
1. first use
ADJ.
early, gradual, recent, widespread
PREP.
~ into
the gradual introduction of modern farming methods into traditional societies
the gradual introduction of modern farming methods into traditional societies
2. first part of a book/talk
ADJ.
brief, short
He began with a brief introduction.
He began with a brief introduction.
PREP.
in an/the ~
His mother is mentioned in the introduction.
His mother is mentioned in the introduction.
~ to
the introduction to her latest book
the introduction to her latest book
3. book for studying a subject
ADJ.
excellent, general, useful
It serves as an excellent introduction to 19th-century painting.
It serves as an excellent introduction to 19th-century painting.
PREP.
~ to
4. telling people each other''s names
ADJ.
formal
VERB + INTRODUCTION
make
I can never remember names, so I don''t like to make the introductions.
I can never remember names, so I don''t like to make the introductions.
PHRASES
a letter of introduction
He gave me a letter of introduction to the manager.
He gave me a letter of introduction to the manager.