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To issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
“The government will soon impose charges on the use of plastic carrier bags.”
To force (something unwelcome) on someone
“As a result, a few outspoken individuals were allowed to impose their ridiculous theories on the rest of us.”
(impose on/upon) To be an inconvenience
“His unreasonable request at the time would certainly impose upon me.”
(impose on/upon) To take advantage of
“He was only too happy to impose upon their generosity without sharing in the cost or responsibility involved.”
(impose oneself) To exert firm control over
“Despite being the manager, he was unable to impose himself on his team.”
To specify or require as a condition
To enact or establish legally or legislatively
To instruct or order (someone) to do something
To administer, implement, or carry out
To burden, load or encumber with
To suggest or involve as a necessary consequence
To afflict or haunt with (harm)
To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs
Impose
To have an effect or influence on, especially a negative one
To be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something
To obligate to do something
To assign responsibility or attribution to
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