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Meanings of impose in English

Portuguese
ditar
Spanish
imponer

Impose something unpleasant.

ditar
Portuguese
impor

Compel to behave in a certain way.

impor
Portuguese
arrecadar
Catalan
recaptar

Impose and collect.

arrecadar
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Examples for "levy"
Examples for "levy"
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Mr Key said it was a levy to protect the country's borders.
Radio NZ
2
The levy at 3 per cent of market value was too low.
The Irish Times
3
Another concession concerns the point at which banks start paying the levy.
The Guardian
4
A bottled water levy, however, is still very much on the table.
Radio NZ
5
Business rate changes and the apprenticeship levy have also added to costs.
The Guardian
Usage of impose in English
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He said Europe was trying to impose a solution which endangered Israel.
The Irish Times
2
MINUSMA threatened to impose sanctions against those responsible for the recent violence.
Reuters
3
Washington has threatened to impose taxes on key French products in response.
Reuters
4
Conclusion: Health care-associated sepsis and pneumonia impose substantial clinical and economic costs.
Pubmed
5
It also will impose new regulations and taxes for many health industries.
Reuters
6
The proposed legislation would not impose any new obligations on UK business.
The Guardian
7
The government has the power to impose a curfew for four weeks.
Reuters
8
MSF-run health centers impose a ban on all weapons, which is respected.
Reuters
9
She also called on the Government to impose trade sanctions on Burma.
The Irish Times
10
EU policymakers meet on Tuesday to discuss whether to impose further measures.
Reuters
11
The EU is gearing up to impose new sanctions on Belarus officials.
Reuters
12
Trump can impose new sanctions at any time through an executive order.
Reuters
13
This led the United States to impose sanctions on some political leaders.
Reuters
14
Generous tax concessions for investment also impose other costs on our society.
The Guardian
15
The government is to discuss on Friday whether to impose local lockdowns.
Reuters
16
What level of cost will the emissions trading scheme impose on businesses?
Reuters
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Translations for impose
Catalan
recaptar
Impose through the time
Impose across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
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