Impose sth on sb là gì

1. [transitive] to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
   • impose something The UN Security Council imposed sanctions in 1992.
   • to impose a penalty/fine/sentence/ban
   • impose something on/upon something/somebody A new tax was imposed on fuel.
   Extra Examples

   • One side in the conflict cannot unilaterally impose a settlement.
   • The government has imposed a ban on the sale of handguns.
   • The terms of the contract were effectively imposed rather than agreed.
   • a centrally imposed school curriculum
   • the pressure of having to meet externally imposed targets
   • A prison sentence of 25 years was imposed on each of the defendants.
   Topics Permission and obligationb2
   Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

   • effectively
   • simply
   • centrally

   verb + impose

   • seek to
   • try to

   preposition

   • on
   • upon

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2. [transitive] to force somebody/something to have to deal with something that is difficult or unpleasant
   • impose something He described the limitations imposed by his disease.
   • impose something on/upon somebody/something 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.
   Extra Examples

   • They have imposed restrictions on water use.
   • New technology cannot be used successfully if it is simply imposed on an unwilling workforce.
   • The will of the majority has been forcibly imposed on the minority.
   • I feel imposed upon when I have to take work home.
   Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

   • effectively
   • simply
   • centrally

   verb + impose

   • seek to
   • try to

   preposition

   • on
   • upon

   See full entry
3. [transitive] impose something (on/upon somebody) to make somebody accept the same opinions, wishes, etc. as your own
   • 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.
   Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

   • effectively
   • simply
   • centrally

   verb + impose

   • seek to
   • try to

   preposition

   • on
   • upon

   See full entry
4. [intransitive] to expect somebody to do something for you or to spend time with you, when it may not be convenient for them
   • You must stay for lunch. Well, thanks, but I dont want to impose
   • impose on/upon somebody/something Everyone imposes on Dave's good nature.
5. [transitive] impose yourself (on/upon somebody/something) to make somebody/something accept or be aware of your presence or ideas
   • European civilization was the first to impose itself across the whole world.
Word Originlate 15th cent. (in the sense impute): from French imposer, from Latin imponere inflict, deceive (from in- in, upon + ponere put), but influenced by impositus inflicted and Old French poser to place.

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