Impose:

Verb:

1. To force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
2. To take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.
3. To establish or apply as compulsory.

Prepositions:

• “On” (impose on)
• “Upon” (impose upon)
• “By” (impose by)
• “Through” (impose through)

Collocations:

• Impose a rule, impose a tax, impose a fine, impose restrictions, impose sanctions, impose penalties, impose discipline, impose control, impose a curfew, impose limits, impose authority.

Example Sentences:

1. The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.
2. The judge imposed a hefty fine on the company.
3. She didn’t want to impose her beliefs on others.
4. They imposed strict rules on the students.
5. The teacher imposed a curfew on the class trip.
6. The board decided to impose sanctions on the errant employee.
7. The city council imposed restrictions on water usage.
8. The new law imposes heavy penalties for breaking it.
9. He tried to impose his will on the team.
10. They imposed limits on the amount of time we could spend on the project.
11. The manager imposed new procedures to improve efficiency.
12. The court imposed a life sentence on the criminal.
13. The parents imposed discipline on their children.
14. The government imposed a quarantine to control the spread of the disease.
15. She felt guilty about imposing on her friend’s hospitality.
16. The new regulations impose additional costs on businesses.
17. The organization imposed a dress code on its members.
18. He imposed his own interpretation of the rules.
19. The leader imposed his authority through fear.
20. The teacher imposed extra homework as a punishment.
21. The authorities imposed a ban on public gatherings.
22. The company imposed a new work schedule on its employees.
23. The government imposed tariffs on imported goods.
24. They imposed new safety standards on the industry.
25. The school imposed a new attendance policy.
26. The committee imposed guidelines for the project.
27. The landlord imposed a rent increase on the tenants.
28. The principal imposed a strict no-tolerance policy on bullying.
29. The trainer imposed a rigorous exercise regime on his clients.
30. The government imposed austerity measures to reduce the deficit.
31. The police imposed a lockdown on the area after the incident.
32. The organization imposed new membership fees.
33. The manager imposed strict deadlines on the team.
34. The country imposed travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus.
35. The regulations impose specific requirements on manufacturers.
36. The boss imposed mandatory overtime on the employees.
37. The policy imposes a limit on the number of vacation days.
38. The government imposed curfews during the riots.
39. The teacher imposed a penalty for late assignments.
40. The court imposed a restraining order on the suspect.
41. The new law imposes harsher sentences for repeat offenders.
42. The leader imposed his vision on the organization.
43. The coach imposed a strict training regimen.
44. The city imposed a parking fee for downtown areas.
45. The school imposed uniform rules for all students.
46. The judge imposed community service as a sentence.
47. The government imposed an embargo on trade with the country.
48. The manager imposed a performance review process.
49. The board imposed ethical guidelines for all members.
50. The government imposed a state of emergency after the disaster.