imposing

Describes something that is impressive, grand, or authoritative in appearance, size, or manner.

ruОписывает нечто впечатляющее, величественное или внушительное по внешнему виду, размеру или манере поведения.esDescribe algo impresionante, majestuoso o imponente por su apariencia, tamaño o manera de comportarse.frQualifie quelque chose d'impressionnant, de majestueux ou de solennel par son apparence, sa taille ou son comportement.deBeschreibt etwas, das durch sein Aussehen, seine Größe oder sein Auftreten einen starken, beeindruckenden und oft ehrfurchtgebietenden Eindruck macht; groß und stattlich wirkend.ptDescreve algo que impressiona, impõe respeito ou admiração pelo tamanho, aparência majestosa ou postura; que causa forte impacto visual ou moral.zh形容某物因外观、规模或举止而令人印象深刻、雄伟或威严。arصفة تصف شيئًا أو شخصًا يترك أثرًا قويًا بسبب ضخامته أو جلاله أو هيبته أو وقاره في المظهر أو الحجم أو السلوك.

1. Impressive in appearance B2 formal

   Having a strong, impressive, or commanding presence, often due to size, height, or dignity.

   • The imposing castle stood on the hilltop.
   • She had an imposing figure that commanded attention.
   • The building's imposing facade made it a landmark.

   ruВнушительныйesImponentefrImposant (impressionnant)deImposantptImponentezh威严的arمهيب

   Synonyms: awe-inspiringcommandingdignifiedformidablegrandimpressivemagnificentmajesticstatelystriking

   Antonyms: commonplacehumbleinsignificantmodestplainunimposingunimpressive

2. Intimidating or awe-inspiring B2 formal

   Causing feelings of respect, fear, or awe due to power, authority, or grandeur.

   • His imposing presence silenced the room.
   • The judge had an imposing manner in court.
   • The mountain's imposing height made climbers hesitate.

   ruВнушительныйesImponente o que infunde respeto o temorfrImposantdeEindrucksvoll, Furcht einflößendptImponentezh威严的arمهيب

   Synonyms: awe-inspiringcommandingformidablegrandimpressiveintimidatingmagnificentmajesticstatelystriking

   Antonyms: humbleinsignificantmeekmodesttimidunassumingunimpressiveunthreatening

• more imposing comparative form
• most imposing superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по принуждению к принятию или установлению чего-то нежелательного или незнакомого.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de obligar a alguien a aceptar o establecer algo no deseado o desconocido, como una regla, un impuesto o una carga.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de forcer à accepter ou à établir quelque chose de non souhaité ou d'inconnu, ou de faire payer une obligation.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemandem etwas Unerwünschtes oder Fremdes aufgezwungen, auferlegt oder verbindlich vorgeschrieben wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de forçar a aceitação ou o estabelecimento de algo indesejado ou desconhecido.zh表示强制他人接受或实施不受欢迎或不熟悉的事物，如征税、罚款、规定、意见等。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على فرض شيء على شخص أو جهة، أو إلزامهم بقبوله أو تنفيذه، خاصة إذا كان غير مرغوب فيه أو غير مألوف. يشمل أيضاً معنى تطبيق أو تثبيت رسمي لقاعدة أو ضريبة أو عقوبة.

1. Establish or enforce B2 formal

   To officially force a rule, tax, punishment, or restriction to be obeyed or paid.

   • The government imposed a new tax on luxury goods.
   • The court imposed a fine for the violation.
   • New regulations were imposed to improve safety standards.

   ruВводить или налагатьesImponerfrImposer (établir ou faire respecter)deAuferlegen oder durchsetzenptImpor ou estabelecerzh实施或强制实行arفرض أو تطبيق

   Synonyms: applychargedecreedictateenforceexactinflictinstituteintroducelevyplaceprescriberequire

   Antonyms: liftremoverescindrevokewaive

2. Force acceptance B2 formal

   To force someone to accept something, such as an opinion or belief.

   • He tried to impose his views on the rest of the team.
   • The colonizers imposed their culture on the indigenous people.
   • She felt that her parents were imposing their expectations on her.

   ruНавязыватьesImponer (aceptación forzada)frImposer (forcer l'acceptation)deAufzwingenptImporzh强加arفرض الرأي أو المعتقد

   Synonyms: dictateenforcefoistforceinflictobtrudepressthrust

   Antonyms: liftremoverevokewithdraw

3. Take advantage B2 informal

   To unfairly expect someone to do something for you or to use someone's time or kindness.

   • I don't want to impose on your hospitality.
   • He always imposes on his friends for favors.
   • She felt she was imposing by asking for a ride.

   ruЗлоупотреблятьesImponerse a alguienfrs'imposer (abusivement)deAusnutzenptAbusarzh占便宜arاستغلال الآخرين

   Synonyms: botherexploitinconvenienceintrudepresume

• imposed past participle
• imposed past simple
• imposing present participle
• imposes third person singular