imposition
gb/ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/
C1
Englisch
teher, bevezetés, kivetés, előírás, csalás, megtévesztés, oldalkilövés
NOMEN
C1
1
teher
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
an imposition (on [someone])
I hate to ask, but could you give me a ride, or would that be an imposition?
Nem szívesen kérem, de el tudnál vinni, vagy az már teher lenne neked?
The extra paperwork feels like an imposition on already busy staff.
A plusz adminisztráció tehernek érződik az amúgy is leterhelt dolgozók számára.
Staying with them for two weeks would be too much of an imposition.
Beispiele für Lernende
Sorry to bother you—I don’t want to be an imposition.
Ne haragudj, hogy zavarlak — nem akarok terhedre lenni.
Could I ask a small favor, or is it an imposition?
Kérhetnék egy kis szívességet, vagy az már teher lenne?
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this with the verb impose; in this sense, imposition is the burden itself.
Bedeutung
an unwelcome burden or demand
Wortverbindungen
a real imposition
|an unnecessary imposition
|a huge imposition
|a serious imposition
|an imposition on someone
|feel like an imposition
|see it as an imposition
|consider it an imposition
|resent the imposition
|avoid being an imposition
Synonyme
burden (General word for something hard to carry or deal with.)
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inconvenience (Often milder; focuses on disruption more than unfairness.)
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intrusion (Emphasizes unwanted interference, especially socially.)
Antonyme
help (Something that makes things easier rather than harder.)
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favor (A kind act done willingly, not a burden.)
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relief (A reduction of pressure or difficulty.)
Themen
daily_life
|social
|work
|emotions
Definition
Something that bothers someone because it asks too much of them.
An unreasonable or inconvenient demand on someone’s time, effort, money, or patience.
NOMEN
C1
FORMAL
2
Verwendungsmuster:
the imposition of [a tax/rule/ban/sanctions] (on [someone/something])
The imposition of new tariffs raised prices for consumers.
Az új vámok bevezetése megemelte a fogyasztói árakat.
Human rights groups criticized the imposition of a nationwide curfew.
Az emberi jogi csoportok bírálták az országos kijárási tilalom elrendelését.
The imposition of late fees was intended to discourage missed payments.
Beispiele für Lernende
The imposition of the new rule made everyone angry.
Az új szabály bevezetése mindenkit feldühített.
They discussed the imposition of a tax on plastic bags.
Megvitatták a műanyag zacskókra kivetendő adó bevezetését.
Häufiger Fehler:
Common error: using it without “of” (e.g., “the imposition new rules” instead of “the imposition of new rules”).
Bedeutung
the act of imposing rules or taxes
Wortverbindungen
the imposition of sanctions
|the imposition of a tax
|the imposition of tariffs
|the imposition of a ban
|the imposition of restrictions
|the imposition of fines
|the imposition of fees
|the imposition of controls
|the imposition of rules
|the imposition on businesses
Synonyme
introduction (Neutral; does not necessarily imply force or unfairness.)
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enforcement (Focuses on making rules obeyed, not creating them.)
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levying (Used especially for taxes and fees.)
Antonyme
removal (Taking away a rule, tax, or restriction.)
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repeal (Official cancellation of a law or rule.)
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lifting (Ending a restriction or ban.)
Themen
government
|law
|business
|politics
Definition
The act of making people follow a new rule or pay a new tax.
The act or process of officially forcing something to be accepted, especially a rule, tax, duty, or penalty.
NOMEN
C2
FORMAL
3
Verwendungsmuster:
[an] imposition(s) on [someone/something]
Small businesses complained about the latest impositions on hiring.
A kisvállalkozások a munkaerő-felvétellel kapcsolatos legújabb terhekre panaszkodtak.
The policy adds new impositions without clear benefits.
Az intézkedés egyértelmű előnyök nélkül újabb terheket vezet be.
Voters were promised fewer impositions and lower costs.
Beispiele für Lernende
The new fee is an imposition on students.
Az új díj pluszteher a diákok számára.
They want to reduce impositions on small shops.
Csökkenteni akarják a kisboltokra nehezedő terheket.
Häufiger Fehler:
This sense is more formal and less common; learners may prefer “tax,” “fee,” “rule,” or “requirement” in everyday speech.
Bedeutung
a rule or tax that is imposed
Wortverbindungen
new impositions
|fiscal impositions
|regulatory impositions
|unfair impositions
|government impositions
|legal impositions
|impositions on business
|impositions on citizens
|administrative impositions
|costly impositions
Synonyme
tax (Most common everyday word; specifically about money paid to government.)
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requirement (Broader; includes non-financial obligations.)
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restriction (Specifically limits what people can do.)
Antonyme
exemption (Freedom from a tax, rule, or requirement.)
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freedom (Lack of imposed limits or obligations.)
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choice (Doing something voluntarily rather than under obligation.)
Themen
government
|law
|business
Definition
A tax or rule that someone makes you accept.
A rule, tax, duty, or other requirement that has been officially imposed.
NOMEN
C2
FORMAL
4
csalás
B1
megtévesztés
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
an imposition (on [someone])
The “miracle cure” turned out to be an imposition on desperate patients.
A „csodaszer” végül csalásnak bizonyult, amely kétségbeesett betegeket vert át.
He admitted the story was an imposition meant to impress his friends.
Beismerte, hogy a történet csak egy átverés volt, amellyel a barátait akarta lenyűgözni.
The newspaper apologized for repeating the imposition without checking the facts.
Beispiele für Lernende
The email was an imposition to steal money.
Az e-mail egy pénzszerzésre kitalált csalás volt.
It was just an imposition, not a real offer.
Ez csak megtévesztés volt, nem valódi ajánlat.
Häufiger Fehler:
This meaning is relatively rare in modern everyday English; learners may instead use “trick,” “scam,” or “hoax.”
Bedeutung
a trick or dishonest deception
Wortverbindungen
a cruel imposition
|a deliberate imposition
|a complete imposition
|an imposition on the public
|practice impositions
|play an imposition
|expose the imposition
|see through the imposition
Synonyme
hoax (Often a public trick meant to be believed.)
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scam (Usually done to get money or advantage.)
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fraud (More legal/formal; often involves documents or financial deception.)
Antonyme
truth (What is real or accurate, not deceptive.)
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honesty (The quality of being truthful and not misleading.)
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revelation (Making the real facts known rather than hiding them.)
Themen
social
|crime
|media
Definition
A trick that fools someone.
A dishonest trick or deception that makes someone believe something untrue or accept something unfair.
NOMEN
C2
TECHNICAL
5
oldalkilövés
C2
Verwendungsmuster:
imposition for [a booklet/catalog/book]
The designer checked the imposition to make sure the booklet would fold correctly.
A tervező ellenőrizte az oldalkilövést, hogy a füzet megfelelően hajtható legyen.
A simple error in imposition can swap the order of pages in the final print.
Az oldalkilövés egy apró hibája felcserélheti az oldalak sorrendjét a kész nyomatban.
The print shop adjusted the imposition to fit more pages per sheet.
Häufiger Fehler:
This technical sense is different from the common “burden” sense; it is mainly used in printing and graphic design.
Bedeutung
page layout for printing sheets
Wortverbindungen
page imposition
|printer's imposition
|sheet imposition
|imposition layout
|imposition settings
|imposition software
|imposition scheme
|imposition template
|perfect-bound imposition
|booklet imposition
Synonyme
pagination (Related, but usually means numbering/ordering pages, not arranging them on a printing sheet.)
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layout (Broader term; not specific to print-sheet arrangement.)
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prepress planning (Wider process that includes imposition.)
Antonyme
disorder (Pages not arranged correctly.)
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misalignment (Incorrect placement; not a direct opposite but contrasts with correct setup.)
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randomization (Lack of planned order.)
Themen
technology
|media
|design
Definition
In printing, placing pages on a sheet in the right order.
In printing, the arrangement of pages on a sheet so that they appear in the correct order after folding, cutting, and binding.
Grammatik
Grundform
imposition
IPA
GB/ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/
Silben & Betonung
im - pos - i - tion (4 Silben)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: imposition
- Plural: imposition, impositions
Wortfamilie
Forms
impositions
noun
Core family
impose
verb B1
imposing
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unimposing
adjective
Advanced or less common
imposingly
adverb
Ausdrücke
feel like an imposition
1/fˈil lˈaɪk ən ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
feel you are bothering someone
To feel bad because you think you are causing trouble for someone.
Beispiele
- I didn’t want to call again—I was starting to feel like an imposition.
- She stayed in a hotel because she didn’t want to feel like an imposition on her relatives.
- When you’re recovering, it’s easy to feel like an imposition even when people are glad to help.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I feel like an imposition when I ask for help.
- He felt like an imposition on his friends.
it’s no imposition.
1/ˈɪts nˈoʊ ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən ‖/
fixed phrase
it’s no trouble for me
You say this to mean “I don’t mind doing it.”
Beispiele
- “Thanks for picking me up.” “It’s no imposition—happy to help.”
- If you need a place to stay, it’s no imposition.
- Please ask if you’re stuck; it’s no imposition at all.
Beispiele für Lernende
- It’s no imposition—I can help you.
- It’s no imposition to drive you home.