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impound

UK
/ɪmˈpaʊnd/
US
/ɪmˈpaʊnd/

Translations

impoundverb
impounded
Past Simple
impounded
Past Participle
impounding
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈpaʊnd/
US
/ɪmˈpaʊnd/
saisirDans un contexte juridique ou administratif.
The police decided to impound the vehicle after discovering it was stolen.
La police a décidé de saisir le véhicule après avoir découvert qu’il avait été volé.
Additional translations
enfermerPour des animaux domestiques placés dans un enclos ou une fourrière.
retenirPour contenir ou retenir une rivière, de l’eau, etc.
Synonyms
detain
confine
seize
capture
restrict
hold
impoundnoun
impounds
pl
UK
/ɪmˈpaʊnd/
US
/ɪmˈpaʊnd/
mise en fourrièrePour l’état d’un bien retenu par l’autorité après saisie.
His car remains in impound until the outstanding tickets are paid.
Sa voiture reste en mise en fourrière jusqu’au paiement des contraventions impayées.
fourrièrePour le lieu où l’on garde les véhicules ou animaux saisis.
The dog was taken to the impound after it was found wandering the streets without a collar.
Le chien a été emmené à la fourrière après avoir été trouvé errant dans les rues sans collier.
Synonyms
confiscation
impoundment
detention
forfeiture
seizure

Definitions

impoundverb
To seize and take legal custody of something, especially by the authorities.
The police decided to impound the vehicle after discovering it was stolen.
To shut up (domestic animals) in a pound or enclosure.
The farmer had to impound the stray cattle that wandered onto his land.
To confine or enclose within a space or area.
The dam was built to impound the river and create a reservoir.
impoundnoun
The condition or state of property being held in legal custody after seizure by authorities.
His car remains in impound until the outstanding tickets are paid.
A place where impounded property, such as vehicles or animals, is kept.
The dog was taken to the impound after it was found wandering the streets without a collar.
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