verb🔗ShareTo shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound"The stray dog was impounded by animal control until its owner could be found. "policelawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hold back (for example water by a dam)"The dam impounded the river water, creating a large lake. "environmentutilitynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hold in the custody of a court or its delegate"to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping."lawpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo collect and hold (funds) for payment of property taxes and insurance on property in which one has a security interest"The bank impounded a portion of Sarah's monthly mortgage payment to ensure funds were available to pay her property taxes and homeowner's insurance. "propertyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
