impounded

CEFRB2

/ˌɪˈmpaʊndɪd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Taken and held officially by authorities.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of impound

Examples

  • Cars parked illegally on this street will be impounded.

  • Dan's car was impounded.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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Question 1 · Quick check

The police blank the stolen cars found in the garage.

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