impor

Senses

1. 1.

   to impose

   to establish or apply something (a rule, condition, tax) by authority

2. 2.

   to impose

   to force one's will, ideas, or presence on others

3. 3.

   to command respect

   to inspire respect or authority (with 'se')

Examples

• "O governo decidiu impor novas taxas sobre produtos importados."

  The government decided to impose new taxes on imported products.

• "Ela sempre tenta impor suas opiniões nas reuniões."

  She always tries to impose her opinions in meetings.

• "É importante se impor no ambiente de trabalho sem ser arrogante."

  It's important to command respect in the workplace without being arrogant.

Usage

Common verb often used with reflexive 'se' (impor-se) meaning "to assert oneself" or "to command respect." Frequently collocates with regras (rules), condições (conditions), vontade (will), and respeito (respect). Regular -or verb conjugation.