impound
verb (used with object)
to shut up in a pound or other enclosure, as a stray animal.
has impounded
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present perfectof impound (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Police Department issued 40 e-bike citations this year as of Nov. 13 and has impounded 19 e-bikes since the ordinance was adopted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025
The Memphis Police Department has impounded the van.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023
The court has impounded Adim’s police report to protect the victim’s and witnesses’ privacy, Wark noted, so how did Spivey confirm the arrest and conviction?
From Washington Post ● Jul. 2, 2018
The Nigerien government has impounded dozens of the pickups formerly used by smugglers at Agadez, they say.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2018
Julia, who has impounded a middle-aged baronet, is radiant.
From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess
