Definitions

1. noun

a tax or duty levied by a government on goods, especially when imported or exported

“The ship was held up at the dock due to an unpaid impost on the cargo.”

2. noun

a person who deceives or cheats others, especially by pretending to be something they are not

“The con artist was a master of impost, swindling people out of their life savings.”

3. noun

a structure or building, especially a fort or a bridge, constructed to control or impede the passage of an enemy

“The enemy’s impost across the river proved to be a major obstacle for our army to cross.”

4. verb

to impose or put a tax or duty on something

“The government has decided to impost a new tax on luxury goods to boost revenue.”

5. verb

to pretend to be someone or something else, especially in order to deceive or cheat others

“She impost herself as a wealthy socialite to get invited to exclusive parties.”

6. verb

to put or place something in a particular position or situation

“The general impost his troops in a strategic position to launch a surprise attack.”