impound

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/
/ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A place in which things are impounded

2 Definition

A state of being impounded

3 Definition

That which has been impounded

4 Definition

Amounts collected from a debtor and held by one with a security interest in property for payment of property taxes and insurance

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound

Example Sentences
  • His car got impounded after he'd parked illegally.
2 Definition

To hold back (for example water by a dam)

3 Definition

To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate

Example Sentences
  • to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping.
4 Definition

To collect and hold (funds) for payment of property taxes and insurance on property in which one has a security interest