The UN decided to impose economic sanctions on the country.
The UN decided to impose economic sanctions on the country.
English
impose
ɪmˈpoʊz, ɪmˈpəʊz
Meaning: to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | impose |
| 3rd person singular present | imposes |
| Present participle | imposing |
| Past | imposed |
| Will future | will impose |
| Going-to future | going to impose |
| Imperative negative | don't impose / do not impose |
Example sentences
The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.
The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.
The government imposed a new tariff on imported steel.
The government imposed a new tariff on imported steel.
The court imposed punitive damages to deter future misconduct.
The court imposed punitive damages to deter future misconduct.
The government imposed a one-year moratorium on all new offshore drilling.
The government imposed a one-year moratorium on all new offshore drilling.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with 'on' to specify who or what is being subjected to the rule or tax. It can also mean to force one's presence or opinions on others.
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