Imposes Meaning in English
word · lemma: impose
ɪmˈpoʊzəz/, /ɪmˈpoʊzɪz
im-POHZ-iz
ɪmpˈəʊzɪz
im-POHZ-iz
Definition
To force something, such as a rule, punishment, or belief, on someone else; to officially demand that people accept or follow something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with rules, laws, taxes, restrictions, or opinions. Common phrases include 'imposes a fine', 'imposes a ban', and 'imposes restrictions on...'. More formal; not usually used for small, informal requests.
Spanish: imponerPortuguese (BR): imporPortuguese (PT): imporChinese (Simplified): 施加 - 强加Chinese (Traditional): 施加 - 強加Hindi: थोपनाArabic: يفرضBengali: চাপিয়ে দেয় - আরোপ করেRussian: навязывает - вводит - налагаетJapanese: 課す - 押し付けるVietnamese: áp đặtKorean: 부과하다 - 강요하다Turkish: dayatır - uygulamaya koyarUrdu: عائد کرتا ہے - نافذ کرتا ہےIndonesian: memberlakukan - memaksakan
Example Sentences
The government imposes new taxes every year.
basic
The teacher imposes strict rules in class.
basic
The city imposes a fine for parking illegally.
basic
Sometimes my boss imposes unrealistic deadlines on us.
natural
She always imposes her opinions on others, even when no one asks.
natural
Traveling during the holidays often imposes stress on families.
natural