LEARNit Dictionary
impose
verb
/ɪmˈpəʊz/
UK
/ɪmˈpəʊz/
US
B2
OPAL
1
B2
to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
اعمال کردن, وضع کردن, تحمیل کردن
2
B2
to force somebody/something to have to deal with something that is difficult or unpleasant
تحمیل کردن, مجبور کردن, مجبور کردن به پذیرفتن
He described the limitations imposed by his disease.
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people.
to
impose restrictions/constraints/obligations
on somebody/something
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control.
3
to make somebody accept the same opinions, wishes, etc. as your own
تحمیل کردن
She didn't want to impose her values on her family.
It was noticeable how a few people managed to
impose their will
on the others.
4
to expect somebody to do something for you or to spend time with you, when it may not be convenient for them
تحمیل کردن
‘You must stay for lunch.’ ‘Well, thanks, but I don’t want to impose…’
Everyone imposes on Dave's good nature.
5
to make somebody/something accept or be aware of your presence or ideas
تحمیل کردن
European civilization was the first to impose itself across the whole world.