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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.
Law.ĢżAlso to put (someone) in seizin or legal possession of property (usually used in passive constructions).
She was seized of vast estates.
to capture; take into custody.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:to take advantage of promptly.
to seize an opportunity.
Nautical.Ģżto bind or fasten together with a seizing.
verb (used without object)
to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually followed by on orupon ).
to seize on a rope.
to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually followed by on orupon ).
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 byup ).
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 byup ).
If the butter is too cold, the frosting will seize.
seize
/ ²õ¾±Ė³ś /
verb
to take hold of quickly; grab
she seized her hat and ran for the bus
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
(of mechanical parts) to become jammed, esp because of excessive heat
to be apprised of; conversant with
the usual US spelling of seise
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- seizable adjective
- seizer noun
- reseize verb (used with object)
- unseizable adjective
- Ė²õ±š¾±³ś²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of seize1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of seize1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
America's Sam Burns hit a sensational five-under 65 to seize the lead on three under on an attritional second day at the US Open.
Instead, the mother had been seized when she was reporting in to authorities as part of the familyās application for asylum, according to advocates for the family, which is from Guatemala.
Iranās intelligence minister has claimed without offering evidence that Tehran seized an āimportant treasuryā of information regarding Israelās nuclear program.
His repeated threats to seize control of the Panama Canal, buy Greenland, and turn Canada into the 51st US state have stunned - and scared - capitals the world over.
This admission has been seized on by those opposed to the project as evidence Kushner got preferential treatment.
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