Seiurus aurocapillus
Seiurus aurocapillus

seize


Definition: Meaning of, seize in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / siːz /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
seize seized seized
Present Participle Third Person Singular
seizing seizes
[transitive]
  1. to take hold of something suddenly and violently [=  grab]
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  2. to take control of a place suddenly and quickly, using military force
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  3. if the police or government officers seize something, for example illegal drugs, they take legal possession of it
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  4. to suddenly catch someone and make sure they cannot get away
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  5. seize a chance/an opportunity/the initiative to quickly and eagerly do something when you have the chance to
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  6. be seized with/by terror/desire etc to suddenly be affected by an extremely strong feeling
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seize used in phrases

  • seize with teeth (verb)
    1. to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
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seize used in phrasal verbs

  • seize on (phrasal verb)
    1. seize on/upon something to use something in an enthusiastic way in order to gain an advantage
  • seize up (phrasal verb)
    1. to suddenly stop moving or working properly
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