imposing

ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ
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Translation of imposing from English into Dutch

Adjective

appearance or presence

impressive in size, appearance, manner, or commanding presence
indrukwekkend indrukwekkend in grootte indrukwekkend in voorkomen
  • The imposing building towered over the city.Het imposante gebouw torende boven de stad uit.
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Expressions with imposing: examples in English and translations in Dutch

indrukwekkende steen
grote steen
The mansion featured an imposing stone at its entrance.

Synonyms and analogies of imposing in English

adj.grandmajesticstatelyMore synonyms

Examples of imposing in a sentence

  • His imposing argument silenced the critics.
impose
ɪmˈpəʊz
Verb
tr.
1.

responsibility

place a burden or duty on someone
  • The new tax imposes a heavy burden on citizens.De nieuwe belasting legt een zware last op de burgers.
2.

force acceptance

force someone to accept or put up with something
  • The government tends to impose new taxes without public consent.De regering neigt ertoe nieuwe belastingen zonder publieke instemming op te leggen.
3.

influence

make others accept opinions or beliefs
  • She imposed her beliefs on her friends.Ze drong haar overtuigingen aan haar vrienden op.
4.

taxation

Rare
subject to a levy or tax
Rare
  • The government imposed a new tax on imports.De overheid legde een nieuwe belasting op aan import.
5.

behavior

intr.Rare
intrude or encroach unfairly
intr.Rare
indringen binnendringen inbreuk maken
  • He imposed on their privacy by entering uninvited.Hij drong hun privacy binnen door onuitgenodigd binnen te komen.

Expressions with impose: examples in English and translations in Dutch

misbruik maken van
I don't want to impose upon your family during the holidays.
opleggen
The government imposed new taxes on the citizens.
zich opdringen
zich bemoeien met
I didn’t want to impose myself on their quiet evening together.
zijn beslissingen opleggen
zijn beslissingen doordrukken
She imposed her will on the committee's final choice.
een boycot instellen
een boycot opleggen
The government decided to impose a boycott on the company.
een embargo instellen op
een handelsverbod opleggen aan
The government decided to impose an embargo on the country.

Translations of "imposing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
indrukwekkendadj.

You can find it housed in an imposing building on Djurgarden island.

U vindt het museum in een indrukwekkend gebouw op het eiland Djurgården.

imposantadj.

That bureau looks so imposing on that side of the room.

Dat bureau lijkt zo imposant aan die kant van de kamer.

opgelegdpp.

There are several reasons for not imposing a fine in this case.

Om diverse redenen is in deze zaak geen geldboete opgelegd.

statigadj.

A stone staircase looks imposing and exclusive and is above all unique.

Stenen Trappen Een stenen trap oogt statig en exclusief.

imposante

They built imposing walls to protect the vulnerable seat of power.

Men bouwde imposante muren om de kwetsbare zetel van de macht te beschermen.

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imposing: Examples and translations in context

The mansion had an imposing facade that caught everyone's attention immediately.

Het landhuis had een indrukwekkende gevel die meteen ieders aandacht trok.

The double-breasted suit made him look taller and more imposing instantly.

Het dubbelrijige pak liet hem meteen langer en indrukwekkender lijken.

By wearing a shoulder pad, her shoulders appeared broader and more imposing.

Door schoudervullingen te dragen leken haar schouders breder en indrukwekkender.

Then, we descend through an imposing gorge with steep cliffs.

Daarna dalen we af door een indrukwekkende kloof met steile rotswanden.

Nightfall made the military post look even more secure and imposing.

Bij het invallen van de nacht oogde de militaire post nog veiliger en indrukwekkender.

He is impressive with an imposing emanation and excellent movement.

Hij is indrukwekkend met een imposante uitstraling en uitstekende beweging.

The walk goes through rice fields and ends at an imposing waterfall.

De wandeling gaat door rijstvelden en eindigt bij een indrukwekkende waterval.

Amongst the facilities count a imposing lobby area and lifts.

Het hotel heeft onder andere een indrukwekkende lobby en liften.

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