seize
🇺🇸
/siːz/
🇬🇧
/siːz/
verb
C1
to grab something suddenly with force
She tried to seize the gun from him.
C1
to take control of a place suddenly, often by force
They seize the airport in a surprise attack.
C1
to capture or arrest someone
Terrorists seize five hostages.
C1
to take away illegal or stolen goods
Police seize a large quantity of drugs during the raid.
C1
to quickly use a chance or opportunity
The party seize the initiative with both hands.
R
to affect someone suddenly and strongly
He was seized by curiosity.
R
when a machine stops working because parts are stuck
The engine can seize if not properly maintained.
R
when a body part becomes stiff and hard to move, often painfully
His leg can seize up after long runs.
translation
to grab something suddenly with force; to take control of a place suddenly, often by force; to capture or arrest someone; to take away illegal or stolen goods; to quickly use a chance or opportunity; to affect someone suddenly and strongly; when a machine stops working because parts are stuck; when a body part becomes stiff and hard to move, often painfully
Word Forms
3rd Present
seizes
Past
seized
Perfect
seized
Progressive
seizing