Reimpose

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To impose again, a further time. transitive

    "COVID-19 cases are on the rise, but many Americans are over thinking of the virus as a crisis. Even in blue cities, restaurants are packed with people, and many Americans don’t wear masks even on the subway or on airplanes. Amid this national attitude, it may be extremely difficult for local or national leaders to try to reimpose any COVID-19 restrictions."

  2. 2
    impose anew wordnet

Example

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"The leader of the northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia is warning young adults to stop partying or authorities may have to reimpose harsh restrictions."

Etymology

From re- + impose.

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