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to impose
01
to force someone to do what they do not want
Transitive: to impose sth | to impose sth on sb
Examples
The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech.
02
to force or pressure someone to act in a particular way
Transitive: to impose a behavior
Examples
The teacher imposed silence in the classroom during the exam.
03
to make someone accept or pay something, often a responsibility or fine
Transitive: to impose a charge or fine
Examples
The government decided to impose a new tax on imported goods.
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