Definitions

1. verb

to seize or take possession of (something, especially a vehicle) as a penalty or as part of a legal process

“The car was impounded for having expired plates.”

2. noun

a place where vehicles or other goods are held as a penalty or for safekeeping

“The driver had to go to the impound to retrieve his vehicle.”

3. verb

to hold or keep (something, especially a vehicle) in a secure place

“The police impounded the evidence and kept it in a safe location.”