impound

IPA: ɪmpˈaʊnd

A place in which impounded things are stored.
(uncountable) The state of being impounded.
That which has been impounded.
(law, banking) Amounts collected from a debtor and held by one with a security interest in property for payment of property taxes and insurance.

(transitive) To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound.
(transitive) To hold back.
(transitive, law) To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.
(transitive, law, banking) To collect and hold (funds) for payment of property taxes and insurance on property in which one has a security interest.

Examples of "impound" in Sentences

The bags were impounded.
Two courts issued orders to impound the property.
This was the second impound race of the 2006 season.
The army have impounded at least 365 drums of diesel.
The Mandelholz Dam impounds the water of the Kalte Bode.
The dam impounded the last few miles of the River as well.
This race was the fifth and final impound race of the season.
Kenyan officials in Mombasa have impounded more than 600 pieces of ivory.
Arms and driving licenses of perpetuators of crimes against women will be impounded.
They will conduct a special operation to seize and impound rogue animals roving in the heart of town.