opleggen — meaning in English

English meaning

• assess verb To judge or estimate the value, quality, or extent of something.
• impose verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.

Senses

opleggen is used for these senses in English:

• assess (transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
• impose To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see sense 1.2.1) with authority.

assess — full definition

1. verb To judge or estimate the value, quality, or extent of something.
2. verb To calculate and officially charge an amount, such as a tax or fine.

impose — full definition

1. verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
2. verb To force something onto someone unwelcome or without their consent.
3. verb (often "impose on/upon") To take unfair advantage of someone's time, kindness, or hospitality.

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