Meaning of the word impound in English

What does impound mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

impound

US /ɪmˈpaʊnd/
UK /ɪmˈpaʊnd/

Verb

1.

If the police impound something that belongs to you, they take it away because you have broken the law:

Example:
The police impounded cars and other personal property belonging to the drug dealers.
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