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impose
Verb
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If you impose something on someone, you force it on them, even if they don't want it.
Egypt has imposed travel restrictions which will make it harder to enter the country.
The law imposes a duty on all employers to provide safety training.
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If you impose on someone, you ask or expect them to do something for you that is difficult or inconvenient.
Could we impose on you to explain that again more slowly?
I'd like to visit her, but I don't want to impose.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
blockade
Noun
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A blockade is the blocking of a port or city, so that nothing can come in or out of it.
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A blockade refers to ships or armies used to block a port or city.
blockade
Verb
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When you set up a blockade, you block a port or city, to form a blockade.