impose

/im'pouz/
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impose

The teacher imposes a quiet reading time on the class.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To officially force a rule, tax, duty, or obligation to be obeyed or paid: To establish something as a requirement that must be accepted.
    • To force someone to accept something, especially a belief or a way of life: To apply pressure so that something is accepted.
    • To force your presence or company on someone in an unwelcome way: To intrude or become a burden on someone.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • The government decided to impose a new tax on imported goods.
    • Parents should not impose their own dreams on their children.
    • I don't want to impose on your hospitality by staying another night.
Advanced Usage
  • "to impose a condition/restriction": To make a specific condition or limitation mandatory.
    • The contract imposes strict restrictions on data usage.
  • "to impose oneself on/upon": To force one's company or presence on others.
    • He has a tendency to impose himself on conversations.
  • "to impose order/discipline": To establish control or rules to create order.
    • The new manager quickly imposed discipline on the chaotic department.
Variants and Related Words
  • Imposition (n): The act of imposing or something that is imposed, often seen as a burden.
    • The new regulations were seen as an unnecessary imposition on small businesses.
  • Imposing (adj): Grand and impressive in appearance.
    • The castle was an imposing structure on the hill.
Synonyms
  • Enforce: To compel observance of or compliance with a law or rule.
  • Levy: To impose and collect a tax, fee, or fine.
  • Inflict: To force something unpleasant or unwanted on someone.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Impose on/upon: To take unfair advantage of someone's kindness, time, or resources.
    • I hope I'm not imposing on you by asking for this favor.
    • He felt his relatives were constantly imposing upon his generosity.
Related Idioms
  • Impose one's will: To force others to do what one wants.
    • The dictator was known for imposing his will on the entire nation.
impose

The teacher imposes a quiet reading time on the class.

Verb
  1. impose and collect
    • levy a fine
  2. impose something unpleasant
    • The principal visited his rage on the students
  3. compel to behave in a certain way
    • Social relations impose courtesy

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