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impounded

/ɪmˈpaʊndəd/ verb · British & US
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What does impounded mean?

verb

to take possession of something as a result of a court order, or to block or obstruct something, such as a vehicle or a river.

Example

"The authorities impounded the car because it was parked in a no-parking zone."

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