Looking for the meaning of the word IMPOUND in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of IMPOUND with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Impound
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪmˈpaʊnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law
Short Definition:seize and take legal custody of
Examples:- vehicles parked where they cause an obstruction will be impounded
Definition:
shut up (domestic animals) in a pound or enclosure
Short Definition:shut up domestic animals in pound
Examples:- the cattle were rounded up and impounded
Definition:
(of a dam) hold back (water)
Short Definition:(of dam) hold back water
Examples:- it will impound a reservoir 130 miles long
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