IMPOUND


Meaning of IMPOUND in English

verb

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

After the rally several bikes were impounded by police.

Police recovered both items, and impounded a black BMW from the murder scene.

The act will give the government new rights to impound untaxed cars and crush them.

The medical officer says that the animals will be impounded while tests are carried out.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

But Jack was having trouble raising his own, for much of his cash was also impounded.

Instead of arresting a man caught with a hooker in his car, the police in Florence impound the motor.

The judge rejected his request and ordered his written statement impounded.

The president might also impound funds of his choosing, including Social Security.

The shipment was impounded and formally seized last November.

Truman was so angry that he impounded the first funds, but he gradually lost interest in the whole affair.

With police help they impounded several of Wewe's boats full of turtles and launched an investigation.

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