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impound

/ɪmˈpaʊnd/verb

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] formal

    (of the police, courts or officials) to take something away from somebody, so that they cannot use it

    ज़ब्त करना, कब्ज़े में लेना

    • The police impounded the truck for carrying goods without papers.
    • Illegally parked cars will be impounded.

    Synonyms confiscate seize appropriate take possession of

    Opposite release return

  2. 2

    [T] formal

    to shut up dogs, cats or other animals found wandering in a place until their owners collect them

    (आवारा पशुओं को) बाड़े में बंद करना

    • Stray cattle were impounded by the municipal corporation.

    Synonyms pen confine enclose

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impoundment noun