Definition

To put something back in place or enforce it again after it has been removed or stopped.

Example

The government decided to reimpose the travel restrictions due to the rising number of cases.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard they might reimpose some restrictions again.

Really? I thought those were lifted for good.

Yeah, it seems like they keep changing their minds.

I just hope they don’t reimpose anything too severe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reimpose → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "imponere" (meaning to place or put). The word means to place something again, often referring to rules or duties that are reinstated.

Memory Tip

Think of 'placing something again' — 're-' means again, and 'imponere' means to put or place.

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