Web1. ( tr) to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce: to impose a tax on the people. 2. to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others; obtrude 3. ( intr) to take advantage, as of a person or quality: to impose on someone's kindness. 4.

Webimpose verb im· pose im-ˈpōz imposed; imposing transitive verb 1 a : to establish or apply by authority impose a tax impose new restrictions impose penalties b : to establish or bring about as if by force those limits imposed by our own inadequacies C. H. Plimpton 2 : to force into the company or on the attention of another impose oneself on others

WebDefine imposes. imposes synonyms, imposes pronunciation, imposes translation, English dictionary definition of imposes. v. im·posed , im·pos·ing , im·pos·es v. tr. 1. To establish or apply as compulsory; levy: impose a tax. 2. To …

Webimpose. To lay as a burden, or something to be borne or endured; levy, inflict, or enforce, as by authority, power, or influence: as, to impose taxes or penalties; to impose one's opinions upon others. impose. To obtrude fallaciously or deceitfully; palm off; pass off. impose.

WebImpose - impose something unpleasant; The principal visited his rage on the students. Dictionary.net. IMPOSE \ɪmpˈə͡ʊz], \ɪmpˈə‍ʊz], \ɪ_m_p_ˈəʊ_z]\ Definitions of IMPOSE. 2006 - WordNet 3.0; 2011 - English Dictionary Database; 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database; 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary; 1919 - The Winston ...

WebImpose verb to lay on; to set or place; to put; to deposit Impose verb to lay as a charge, burden, tax, duty, obligation, command, penalty, etc.; to enjoin; to levy; to inflict; as, to impose a toll or tribute Impose verb to lay on, as the hands, in the religious rites of confirmation and ordination Impose verb

Webimpose (on or upon) verb as in to use to take unfair advantage of thanks for offering your own bed, but I wouldn't dream of imposing on you and will be perfectly happy on the …

Webcultural imposition the tendency of a person or group to impose their values and patterns of behavior onto other persons.

WebSee definition of impose on Dictionary.com verb set, dictate synonyms for impose Compare Synonyms appoint charge demand enforce establish foist force inflict institute introduce lay down levy order place promulgate put require burden command compel constrain decree encroach enjoin exact fix infringe intrude lade lay oblige obtrude ordain …

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Webdefinition. Impose means to determine that a particular development is subject to collection of a DIF as a condition of development approval. Impose means for an official or employee of a government entity to apply a restriction on land use to all or any portion of private real property in response to the owner 's use, proposed use, or permit ...

WebTo impose means to force or inflict something on someone else. If you want to impose your musical taste on your parents, play your tunes all day at top volume. The verb impose emerged in the 1580s, meaning "to lay on as a burden," which is …

Webimpose verb uk / ɪmˈpəʊz / us / ɪmˈpoʊz / impose verb (FORCE) C1 [ T ] to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received: Very high taxes have recently been …

Webpast participle. imposed. DEFINITIONS 2. 1. transitive to introduce something such as a new law or new system, and force people to accept it. rules and regulations imposed by national governments. impose something on someone/something: They have imposed restrictions on trade with foreign companies. impose a fine on someone: