Impounding

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪŋ/

Impounding (verb)

  1. To take something away and keep it, usually by authority or law.

Examples

  • The authorities are impounding vehicles involved in illegal activities.
  • The police are impounding cars that are parked illegally.

Common collocations: impound a vehicle, impound evidence, impound property

Synonyms of Impounding

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Impounding

  • — to set free from custody or control.
  • — to give back something that was taken.