impose Definition

impose
verb imposed, imposing

1. To make payment of (a tax, fine, etc) or performance of (a duty) compulsory; to enforce it.

Thesaurus: compel, force upon, enforce.
Form: impose something on someone (usually)
Form: impose something upon someone
2. To force oneself, one's opinions or company, etc on them.

Thesaurus: disturb, interrupt, intrude, force oneself on, force oneself upon, burden.
Form: impose oneself on someone (especially)
Form: impose oneself upon someone
intr
3. To take advantage of them or it; to set unreasonable burdens or tasks on them.

Example: We mustn't impose on your good nature
Example: I wouldn't dream of imposing
Form: impose on someone or something (especially)
Form: impose upon someone or something
4. To palm it off on them surreptitiously or dishonestly.

Form: impose something on someone (usually)
Form: impose something upon someone
5. printing.publishing.
To arrange (pages) in the proper order for printing.

Etymology: 17c: from French imposer.