impound

[ɪmˈpaʊnd]

impound Definition

  • 1to seize and take legal custody of something, especially a vehicle, until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met
  • 2to confine or restrict movement of animals by placing them in a pound

Using impound: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impound" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police impounded his car after he failed to pay the fine.

  • Example

    The animal control officer impounded the stray dog.

  • Example

    The landlord impounded the tenant's belongings for non-payment of rent.

impound Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for impound

Phrases with impound

  • a secured area where vehicles that have been impounded are stored

    Example

    The impoundment lot was full of cars that had been seized by the police.

  • a fee charged for the storage of a vehicle that has been impounded

    Example

    He had to pay an impound fee to get his car back from the tow yard.

  • a facility where lost, stray, or abandoned animals are taken and held until they can be returned to their owners or adopted

    Example

    The animal shelter has an impound area for dogs and cats.

Origins of impound

from Old French 'emprisonner', meaning 'to imprison'

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Summary: impound in Brief

The verb 'impound' [ɪmˈpaʊnd] means to legally seize and take custody of something, often a vehicle, until a debt is paid or other claims are met. It can also refer to confining animals by placing them in a pound. Examples include 'The police impounded his car after he failed to pay the fine.' and 'The animal control officer impounded the stray dog.' Phrases like 'impoundment lot' and 'impound fee' relate to the storage of impounded vehicles.