Examples of “impose” in a Sentence

verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.

• The council plans to impose a limit on parking in the town center.
• The government imposed new tariffs on imported steel.
• The court imposed a heavy fine on the company.

verb To force something onto someone unwelcome or without their consent.

• Parents shouldn't impose their own career dreams on their children.
• It is unfair to impose extra work on a team that is already stretched.
• He tried to impose his opinions on everyone at the table.

verb (often "impose on/upon") To take unfair advantage of someone's time, kindness, or hospitality.

• She felt she was imposing on her friends by staying for a whole week.
• Please tell me if I'm imposing upon your free time.
• I don't want to impose on you, but could I stay one more night?