Definitions for impose

Overview of verb impose

The verb impose has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (12) enforce, impose

(compel to behave in a certain way; "Social relations impose courtesy")

2. (7) inflict, bring down, visit, impose

(impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students")

3. (4) levy, impose

(impose and collect; "levy a fine")