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imposing

UK
/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Translations

imposingadjective
more imposing
Comp.
most imposing
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/
imposantQui a une apparence ou une allure impressionnante; qui attire l’attention par sa présence.
The imposing structure of the ancient castle loomed over the village, drawing the eyes of all who passed by.
L’imposante structure du vieux château dominait le village, attirant le regard de tous les passants.
Synonyms
striking
dignified
grand
majestic
impressive
awe-inspiring
stately
commanding
Antonyms
unimpressive
insignificant
ordinary
imposingnoun
imposings
pl
UK
/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning 'the act of imposing'.
impositionEn imprimerie : disposition des pages sur une feuille avant pliage ou découpe.
Careful imposing of the pages reduced waste during the print run.
Une imposition minutieuse des pages a réduit le gaspillage pendant le tirage.
impositionAu sens général : action d’imposer une charge, une obligation, une taxe ou une restriction.
The imposing of stricter regulations angered the business community.
L’imposition de réglementations plus strictes a mécontenté le monde des affaires.
imposeverb

imposing

Gerund

imposed
Past Simple
imposed
Past Participle
imposing
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈpəʊz/
US
/ɪmˈpoʊz/
The government decided to impose new regulations on the industry.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'imposer de nouvelles réglementations à l'industrie.
The teacher did not want to impose her personal beliefs on her students.
L'enseignante ne voulait pas imposer ses convictions personnelles à ses élèves.
Additional translations
s'imposerSe rendre importun ou envahissant.
imposerTerminologie de l'imprimerie.
Synonyms
obtrude
dictate
levy
establish
administer
enforce
inflict
Antonyms
remove
exclude
withdraw

Definitions

imposingadjective
Having an impressive appearance or manner, especially in a way that commands attention.
The imposing structure of the ancient castle loomed over the village, drawing the eyes of all who passed by.
imposingnoun
The act or process of placing a burden, duty, tax, restriction, etc., upon someone or something.
The imposing of stricter regulations angered the business community.
In printing, the arrangement of pages on a sheet so that they will be in the correct order and orientation after folding or cutting.
Careful imposing of the pages reduced waste during the print run.
imposeverb
To establish or apply by authority or force.
The government decided to impose new regulations on the industry.
To force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
The teacher did not want to impose her personal beliefs on her students.
To take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.
I hope I'm not imposing by staying at your house for the weekend.
In printing, to arrange pages or forms of type on a press sheet so that they will be in the correct order after folding.
The compositor imposed the pages before the sheet went to press.
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