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to impound
01
to temporarily take possession of something, typically by legal authority, as a measure of security or due to a violation
Transitive: to impound sth
Example
The city may impound vehicles parked in restricted zones.
Law enforcement has the authority to impound vehicles involved in certain offenses.
02
to confine or place domestic animals in an enclosed area
Transitive: to impound an animal
Example
The animal shelter impounded several cats that were found abandoned in the park.
The local authorities impounded the stray dogs after they were found roaming the streets.
Word Family
pound
Verb
impound
Verb
impoundment
Noun
impoundment
Noun
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