impound (Meaning)
impound (v)
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
place or shut up in a pound
impound (v. t.)
To shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound; hence, to hold in the custody of a court; as, to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping.
Synonyms & Antonyms of impound
impound Sentence Examples
- The police impounded the vehicle due to multiple outstanding parking tickets.
- The city council voted to impound abandoned cars from the streets.
- The animal shelter impounded a stray dog and provided it with necessary medical care.
- The impound lot was filled with seized cars and other vehicles.
- The customs officials impounded the shipment due to suspected contraband.
- The unauthorized vendors had their goods impounded by the market authorities.
- The impounded evidence was crucial in proving the guilt of the accused.
- The impounded animals were released after their owners claimed them.
- The mechanic impounded the faulty pump to prevent further damage.
- The computer impounded the malicious software to protect the system.
FAQs About the word impound
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority, place or shut up in a poundTo shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound; hence, to hold in
intern, restrain, limit, incarcerate, hold, imprison,confine, restrict, keep, jail
discharge, release, liberate, enfranchise, free,emancipate, unchain, manumit, emancipate, liberate
The police impounded the vehicle due to multiple outstanding parking tickets.
The city council voted to impound abandoned cars from the streets.
The animal shelter impounded a stray dog and provided it with necessary medical care.
The impound lot was filled with seized cars and other vehicles.
