Vocabulary Entry

impound

|verb • noun

verb

To seize and hold (property) for legal reasons.

Example Sentences

"The authorities decided to impound the vehicle after the driver failed to provide valid insurance."

"If the dog is found roaming without a leash, it may be impounded by animal control."

"They had to impound the equipment until the payment issues were sorted out."

noun

Example Sentences

"The car was taken to the impound lot after it was involved in an accident."

"The local government has strict regulations concerning the fees associated with impound."

"After the party, the remnants of the event ended up in the impound, awaiting disposal."