Palavra do dia

impose      /ɪmˈpoʊz/   verb

(impor, pespegar, obrigar, mandar, fixar,ordenar, enganar, eludir, se impor, tirar vantagem)

 

inflected forms: imposes; imposed; imposing

 

 

1 a [with object] : to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority • The judge imposed a life sentence. — usually followed by on or upon • The judge imposed a life sentence on the defendant. • impose [=levy] a tax on liquor • A curfew has beenimposed upon the city’s youth.

1 b [with object] : to establish or create (something unwanted) in a forceful or harmful way • I needed to break free from the limitsimposed by my own fear of failure.

2 [with object] : to force someone to accept (something or yourself) — followed by on or upon • He imposed his will on his subjects. [=he forced his subjects to do what he wanted them to do] • Heimposes his personal beliefs on his employees. • I don't like having to impose myself on other people.

3 [no object] : to ask for or expect more than is fair or reasonable • She asked if I wanted a ride, but I declined. I didn’t want to impose.[=I didn't want to cause trouble or inconvenience for her] — often followed by on or upon • I didn't want to impose on her. = I didn't want to impose on her kindness. • You shouldn’t impose on/uponyour friend's good nature.