impose
US /ɪmˈpoʊz/
UK /ɪmˈpoʊz/
1.
imponer, obligar
force (an unwelcome decision or policy) on someone
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The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.
El gobierno decidió imponer un nuevo impuesto a los bienes de lujo.
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They tried to impose their will on the minority.
Intentaron imponer su voluntad a la minoría.
2.
abusar, imponerse
take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment
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I don't want to impose on your hospitality.
No quiero abusar de su hospitalidad.
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Please don't feel you have to impose on me.
Por favor, no sienta que tiene que imponerse a mí.