Definitions

1. verb

to enforce or exact something (such as a tax, fine, or penalty)

“The government will impose a tax on luxury goods to raise revenue.”

2. verb

to bring about or force something to happen

“The new policy will impose significant changes on the company’s operations.”

3. noun

a burden or weight that is imposed

“The new regulations imposed a heavy burden on small businesses.”

4. noun

a figure or image (especially of a deity or saint) portrayed in art

“The church featured a large bronze impose of the Virgin Mary.”

5. verb

to attribute or assign a quality or property to something

“The critic will impose her own interpretation on the artist’s work.”