/ ɪmˈpɔːtnt; NAmE -ˈpɔːrt-/ adjective
1.
important (to sb) having a great effect on people or things; of great value :
an important decision / factor
I have an important announcement to make.
Money played an important role in his life.
Listening is an important part of the job.
one of the most important collections of American art
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
It is important that he attend every day.
( BrE )
It is important that he should attend every day.
It is important for him to attend every day.
It's very important to me that you should be there.
The important thing is to keep trying.
2.
( of a person ) having great influence or authority :
an important member of the team
He likes to feel important.
► im·port·ant·ly adverb :
More importantly, can he be trusted?
She was sitting importantly behind a big desk.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from medieval Latin important- being of consequence, from the verb importare bring in (in medieval Latin imply, mean, be of consequence), from in- in + portare carry.