impose

verb

• 1 [with object] force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone:the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others
• put (a restriction) in place:sanctions imposed on South Africa
• require (a duty, charge, or penalty) to be undertaken or paid: a fine may be imposed
• (impose oneself on) exert firm control over:the director was unable to impose himself on the production

• 2 [no object] take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment:she realized that she had imposed on Mark’s kindness

• 3 [with object] Printing arrange (pages of type) so as to be in the correct order after printing and folding.