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seize
[ seez ]
verb (used with object)
- to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp:
to seize a weapon.
Synonyms: ,
- to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely:
to seize an idea.
- to take possession of by force or at will:
to seize enemy ships.
- to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold:
Panic seized the crowd.
- to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate:
to seize smuggled goods.
She was seized of vast estates.
- to capture; take into custody.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- to take advantage of promptly:
to seize an opportunity.
- Nautical. to bind or fasten together with a seizing.
verb (used without object)
- to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually followed by on or upon ):
to seize on a rope.
- to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually followed by on or upon ):
He must seize on a solution, however risky.
- to have moving parts bind and stop moving as a result of excessive pressure, temperature, or friction (usually followed by up ):
The engine seized up from cold.
- to have a seizure, as of epilepsy:
He seized for about five minutes and then lost consciousness.
- (of melted chocolate) to become grainy and clumpy from overheating or from contact with a small amount of moisture (often followed by up ):
If the butter is too cold, the frosting will seize.
seize
/ ː /
verb
- also intrfoll byon to take hold of quickly; grab
she seized her hat and ran for the bus
- sometimes foll byon or upon to grasp mentally, esp rapidly
she immediately seized his idea
- to take mental possession of
alarm seized the crowd
- to take possession of rapidly and forcibly
the thief seized the woman's purse
- to take legal possession of; take into custody
- to take by force or capture
the army seized the undefended town
- to take immediate advantage of
to seize an opportunity
- nautical to bind (two ropes together or a piece of gear to a rope) See also serve
- introften foll byup (of mechanical parts) to become jammed, esp because of excessive heat
- passiveusually foll byof to be apprised of; conversant with
- the usual US spelling of seise
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adjective
Other yvlogs From
- ·· adjective
- · Law. ·ǰ [see, -zer, -zawr], noun
- · verb (used with object) reseized reseizing
- un··· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of seize1
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Example Sentences
The health ministry earlier reported the killing of another 97 people in Israeli attacks over the previous 24 hours, as Israel said its ground offensive was expanding to seize large parts of the Palestinian territory.
But will India be able to seize the moment?
The country has been gripped by violence amid the conflict between the junta - which seized power in a 2021 coup - and ethnic militias and resistance forces across the country.
Aston Villa and manager Unai Emery are reaping the rewards for seizing the moment to buck the trend that states the January transfer window is high-risk and rarely offers value.
Mr Johal said the British government had failed to seize an opportunity to act to call for his acquittal on all other charges and for his release.
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