IMPOSE ON


Meaning of IMPOSE ON in English

phrasal

or impose upon

1.

a. : to force oneself especially obnoxiously on (others)

b. obsolete : to encroach or infringe on : infringe

2. : to take unwarranted advantage of : exploit a personal relationship with

got a reputation for imposing on friends for their time and money

: abuse

did not wish to impose upon what privileges he had

3. : to practice deception on : deceive , defraud , cheat

an attempt to impose on the good-natured tolerance of the public — Roger Fry

succeed in deceiving, and imposing upon, others — George Meredith

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