Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impose

verb
/ɪmˈpoʊz/
Definition
To force something to be accepted or put in place.
Examples
  • She decided to impose a curfew on the teenagers.
  • The new law will impose stricter regulations on pollution.
Meaning
To establish a rule, tax, or burden, often without consent.
Synonyms
  • enforce
  • establish
  • levy
  • inflict