Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impound

verb

/ɪmˈpaʊnd/

Definition

To seize and take legal custody of something, especially property, as a result of legal processes or regulations.

Examples

The police had to impound the vehicle after the accident.
The city can impound cars that are parked illegally.
After the investigation, the authorities decided to impound the suspicious packages for further analysis.

Meaning

Impounding can refer to the act of collecting or holding something in a designated area, often because it is being confiscated or held for legal reasons.