impound

ɪmˈpaʊnd

Definition

Conjugation

Definition of impound - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.

confinementconfine animals or vehicles in a pound

The city impounded the stray dogs.

confiscate

impoundment

seize

legal seizureseize and hold goods or property by legal right

The police impounded his car for unpaid tickets..

confiscate

seize

Noun

vehicle storage

place where vehicles are kept after being towed

The car was taken to the impound after the accident.

lot

pound

storage

storage placeplace where seized items are kept

The car was taken to the impound.

depository

repository

storage

state of seizurethe condition of being seized by authorities

The vehicle is in impound until further notice.

confiscation

repossession

seizure

financial holding

Rare

amounts held for taxes and insurance

Rare

The bank manages the impound for property taxes.

escrow

reserve

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of impound

place where vehicles are kept after being towed
place where seized items are kept

Origin of impound

Latin, in (in) + ponere (to place)

Terms with impound included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

pound

impound

place an animal in a city animal shelter for safekeeping

pinfold

animal

impound animals in a small enclosure

Examples of impound in a sentence

They had to impound the abandoned car.
Authorities impounded the vessel for illegal fishing.
The court ordered to impound the assets of the company.
They impound monthly payments for insurance.
Funds were impounded to cover upcoming tax bills.
The reservoir was built to impound rainwater.

Engineers designed the system to impound excess floodwater.
The impound was full of cars after the snowstorm.
He had to pay a fee to retrieve his car from the impound.
The impound was full of confiscated vehicles.
He retrieved his bike from the impound.
After the raid, the goods were kept in impound.
The impound covers both insurance and tax payments.
She checked the impound balance for her mortgage.

View all translations of impound

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:séquestrer, fourrière, ...
German:einsperren, Fahrzeuglager, ...
Italian:sequestrare, deposito giudiziario, ...
Spanish:confiscar, depósito de vehículos, ...
Portuguese:recolher, pátio de apreensão, ...
Chinese:收容, 扣车场, ...
Japanese:押収する, 保管所, ...
Arabic:حَجَزَ, حَجْز السَيَّارَات, ...
Hebrew:לִכְלוֹא, מַחְסָן רְכָבִים, ...
Russian:задерживать, штрафстоянка, ...
Ukrainian:конфіскувати, штрафмайданчик, ...
Hindi:बाड़े में बंद करना, जब्त वाहन परिसर, ...
Bengali:আটক রাখা, গাড়ি আটক কেন্দ্র, ...
Catalan:internar, dipòsit de vehicles, ...
Czech:zabavit, odtahové parkoviště, ...
Danish:tage i forvaring, beslagplads, ...
Dutch:confisqueren, opslagplaats voor voertuigen, ...
Greek:κατάσχω, χώρος φύλαξης ρυμουλκημένων οχημάτων, ...
Hungarian:begyűjteni, elszállított járművek telephelye, ...
Khmer:ឃាត់ទុក, ទីតាំងឃុំទុកយានយន្តដែលអូសយកទៅ, ...
Korean:가두다, 견인차고, ...
Persian:توقیف کردن, پارکینگ توقیفی, ...
Polish:zatrzymać, parking policyjny, ...
Portuguese (BR):apreender, pátio de apreensão, ...
Romanian:a confisca, depozit auto, ...
Swedish:beslagta, biluppställningsplats, ...
Thai:ยึด, ลานเก็บรถ, ...
Turkish:el koymak, çekici parkı, ...
Vietnamese:tạm giữ, bãi tạm giữ xe, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.