Impose: meaning, definitions and examples
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impose
[ ɪmˈpoʊz ]
authority
To establish or apply as a charge, duty, tax, etc.
Synonyms
enforce, levy, mandate, require
Examples of usage
- Governments often impose taxes on imported goods.
- The teacher imposed a deadline for the project submission.
- The company imposed strict rules on employee behavior.
- They imposed a curfew on the city during the crisis.
- The court imposed a fine on the offender.
control
To force someone to accept or put up with something unpleasant.
Synonyms
compel, dictate, inflict, obligate
Examples of usage
- He imposed his will on the team.
- She felt imposed upon by her demanding boss.
- The new regulations imposed restrictions on personal freedoms.
- The strict dress code imposed by the school was controversial.
- Parents should not impose their beliefs on their children.
Translations
Translations of the word "impose" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impor
🇮🇳 लागू करना
🇩🇪 auferlegen
🇮🇩 menerapkan
🇺🇦 накладати
🇵🇱 narzucać
🇯🇵 課す (かす)
🇫🇷 imposer
🇪🇸 imponer
🇹🇷 dayatmak
🇰🇷 부과하다
🇸🇦 فرض
🇨🇿 uvalit
🇸🇰 vnucovať
🇨🇳 强加 (qiángjiā)
🇸🇮 naložiti
🇮🇸 leggja á
🇰🇿 жүктеу
🇬🇪 დაკისრება
🇦🇿 tətbiq etmək
🇲🇽 imponer
Word origin
The word 'impose' originated from the Latin word 'imponere', which means 'to place upon'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, the meaning of 'impose' has evolved to include the idea of enforcing rules or restrictions on others. The verb 'impose' reflects a sense of authority and control in various contexts.
See also: depose, dispose, expose, pose, poser, posing, repose, transpose, unposed.