ɪmˈpəuz v. 1 tr. (often foll. by
on, upon)
require (a
tax,
duty,
charge, or obligation) to be
paid or undertaken (by a
person etc.). 2 tr.
enforce compliance with. 3 intr. & refl. (foll. by on,
upon, or absol.)
demand the attention or
commitment of (a person);
take advantage of (I do
not want to impose on
you any longer; I
did not want to impose). 4 tr. (often foll. by on, upon) palm (a thing)
off on (a person). 5 tr.
Printing lay (pages of type) in the
proper order ready for printing. 6 intr. (foll. by on, upon)
exert influence by an
impressive character or
appearance. 7 intr. (often foll. by on, upon)
practise deception. 8 tr.
archaic (foll. by upon)
place (a thing). [ME f. F imposer f. L imponere impositinflict,
deceive (as
IN-(2), ponere put)]