impound

• Beschlagnahmen oder Einziehen von Eigentum, oft durch eine Behörde oder aufgrund einer rechtlichen Anordnung, zum Beispiel von Fahrzeugen oder Waren; auch das Einsperren von Tieren in einem Tierheim.

A verb meaning to seize or take possession of something legally, often by authority, such as property or a vehicle.

1. Seize by legal authorityB2formallegal

   To take temporary possession of something, such as property or goods, as a security or penalty by legal authority.

   Beschlagnahmen

   • The police impounded the vehicle after the accident.
   • The court ordered the impoundment of all assets.
   • Customs officials impounded the illegal shipment.

   Synonymeappropriateattachcommandeerconfiscatedistrainseizesequestertake

   Antonymeliberatereleaserestorereturn

2. Confine in a poundB2formal

   To place or shut up an animal, especially a stray or unlicensed one, in a pound or enclosure.

   In einen Zwinger sperren

   • The dog was impounded after being found wandering the streets.
   • The city impounds stray cats and holds them for adoption.
   • The farmer impounded the escaped sheep in a pen.

   Synonymecageconfinecoopenclosepenpoundshut in

   Antonymefreeletliberaterelease