Impound

The word “impound” has several meanings. It can be a verb meaning “to seize” or “to hold” (usually for payment of a debt or penalty). It can also be a noun meaning “a place of detention.”

Here are some examples of how the word “impound” can be used in a sentence:

Verb:

• The police impounded the car after the driver was arrested.
• The customs officials impounded the shipment of drugs.
• The bank impounded the account after the owner defaulted on a loan.

Noun:

• The prisoners are held in an impoundment cell.
• The impoundment fee is $50.
• The car was towed to an impound lot.

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