Meaning ofimposein English

Verb

1. to establish a restriction; with authority
   The government will impose a curfew on the city.

   The government will impose a curfew on the city.
2. to place a burden on someone
   The new policy will impose significant costs on small businesses.

   The new policy will impose a heavy tax on luxury goods.
3. to establish by authority; enforce rules
   The government will impose stricter regulations on environmental pollution.
4. to compel certain behavior
   The company will impose strict rules on employee conduct.

   The company will impose a fine on employees who are late.
5. to arrange type in order for printing
   The typesetter will impose the text into neat columns.

   The typesetter will impose the text into neat columns.
6. to compel or force someone into a certain behavior
   The company's policies impose a dress code on all employees.