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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
Example
The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech.
Governments should avoid imposing excessive taxes that burden the citizens.
Teachers should inspire rather than impose learning, fostering a love for education.
02
to force or pressure someone to act in a particular way
Transitive: to impose a behavior
03
to make someone accept or pay something, often a responsibility or fine
Transitive: to impose a charge or fine
Example
The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech.
Governments should avoid imposing excessive taxes that burden the citizens.
Teachers should inspire rather than impose learning, fostering a love for education.
The boss decided to impose a deadline, putting pressure on the team to complete the project quickly.
Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children.
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