Impose meaning

1. What does it mean to impose on something?
2. What is imposing on someone?
3. How do you use impose?
4. What does it mean I don't want to impose?

What does it mean to impose on something?

1 : to establish or apply as a charge or penalty The judge imposed a fine. 2 : to force someone to accept or put up with Don't impose your beliefs on me.

What is imposing on someone?

[transitive] impose something (on/upon somebody) to make someone accept the same opinions, wishes etc. as your own She didn't want to impose her values on her family. It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others.

How do you use impose?

1. [S] [T] I don't want to impose. ( ...
2. [S] [T] I hope I'm not imposing. ( ...
3. [S] [T] Tom didn't want to impose on Mary. ( ...
4. [S] [T] Sorry to impose, but would you please open the window? ( ...
5. [S] [T] A new tax was imposed on wine. ( ...
6. [S] [T] A curfew was imposed on the city. ( ...
7. [S] [T] A heavy tax was imposed on whiskey. (

What does it mean I don't want to impose?

[ I ] to expect someone to do something for you or spend time with you when they do not want to or when it is not convenient for them: Are you sure it's all right for me to come tonight? I don't want to impose.