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imposing

UK
/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Translations

imposingadjective
more imposing
Comp.
most imposing
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/
The building has an imposing facade.
У здания внушительный фасад.
The castle stood on the hill, looking imposing.
Замок стоял на холме, выглядя величественно.
He had an imposing presence that commanded respect.
У него была грозная осанка, внушающая уважение.
Additional translations
впечатляющий
значительный
солидный
Synonyms
grand
majestic
impressive
awe-inspiring
stately
commanding
dignified
striking
Antonyms
unimpressive
insignificant
ordinary
imposingnoun
imposings
pl
UK
/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning 'the act of imposing'.
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.
Правительство решило навязать новые правила для отрасли.
The court can impose a fine for breaking the law.
Суд может наложить штраф за нарушение закона.
The company plans to impose a new policy starting next month.
Компания планирует ввести новую политику с начала следующего месяца.
Synonyms
enforce
inflict
obtrude
dictate
levy
establish
administer
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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