Impound

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpaʊnd/

Definitions of impound

verb to seize and take legal custody of something, typically by a government authority

Example Sentences

A1 The police impounded the stolen car.

A2 The authorities impounded the illegal drugs found in the shipment.

B1 The customs officials impounded the counterfeit goods at the border.

B2 The court ordered to impound the evidence until further investigation.

C1 The government decided to impound the assets of the corrupt official.

C2 The company faced legal consequences for impounding confidential information from its competitors.

Examples of impound in a Sentence

formal The police had to impound the vehicle after discovering it was stolen.

informal They impounded my car because I parked in a no parking zone.

slang The authorities impounded his wheels for street racing.

figurative The memories of her childhood were impounded in her mind, never to be forgotten.

Grammatical Forms of impound

• past tense: impounded
• plural: impounds
• comparative: more impounded
• superlative: most impounded
• present tense: impound
• future tense: will impound
• perfect tense: have impounded
• continuous tense: is impounding
• singular: impound
• positive degree: impound
• infinitive: to impound
• gerund: impounding
• participle: impounded

Origin and Evolution of impound

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'impound' originated from the Old French word 'empouder' which meant to put in a pound or enclosure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'impound' evolved to refer to the act of seizing or confining something, especially by legal authority, such as impounding a vehicle for parking violations.