Impose
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British pronunciation/ɪmpˈə‍ʊz/
American pronunciation/ˌɪmˈpoʊz/

Definição e Significado de "impose"

to impose
01

impor, forçar

to force someone to do what they do not want
Transitive: to impose sth | to impose sth on sb
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The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech.
Teachers should inspire rather than impose learning, fostering a love for education.
Governments should avoid imposing excessive taxes that burden the citizens.
02

impor, forçar

to force or pressure someone to act in a particular way
Transitive: to impose a behavior
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The teacher imposed silence in the classroom during the exam.
Society often imposes certain behaviors, like showing respect to elders.
The etiquette book imposes a formal way of greeting guests.
03

impor, estabelecer

to make someone accept or pay something, often a responsibility or fine
Transitive: to impose a charge or fine
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The government decided to impose a new tax on imported goods.
The judge will impose a penalty for those found guilty of the crime.
The school imposed a curfew on students during the exam week.
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