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- Dictionaryseize/siːz/
verb
- 1. take hold of suddenly and forcibly: "she jumped up and seized his arm" Similar Opposite
- 2. take (an opportunity) eagerly and decisively: "he seized his chance to attack as Carr hesitated"
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SEIZE definition: 1. to take something quickly and keep or hold it: 2. to take using sudden force: 3. If the police…. Learn more.
seize implies a sudden and forcible movement in getting hold of something tangible or an apprehending of something fleeting or elusive when intangible. seized the suspect. grasp stresses a laying hold so as to have firmly in possession. grasp the handle and pull.
verb. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession. “She seized control of the throne after her husband died” synonyms: arrogate, assume, take over, usurp. see more. verb. take possession of by force, as after an invasion.
seize something (from somebody) to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently They seized the airport in a surprise attack. The army has seized control of the country. He seized power in a military coup. seize somebody to arrest or capture someone The men were seized as they left the building.
Apr 11, 2015 · verb (mainly tr) 1. (also intr; foll by on ) to take hold of quickly; grab. she seized her hat and ran for the bus. 2. (sometimes foll by on or upon) to grasp mentally, esp rapidly. she immediately seized his idea. 3. to take mental possession of.
[transitive] seize something (from somebody) to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently. They seized the airport in a surprise attack. The army has seized control of the country. He seized power in a military coup. [transitive] seize somebody to arrest or capture somebody. The men were seized as they left the building.
Definitions of 'seize'. 1. If you seize something, you take hold of it quickly, firmly, and forcefully. [...] 2. When a group of people seize a place or seize control of it, they take control of it quickly and suddenly, using force. [...]
to apprehend mentally. He seized the concept immediately. synonyms: apprehend, catch, comprehend, grasp, understand. similar words: absorb, embrace, fathom, gather, get, know, master, perceive, read, savvy. definition 3: to quickly take advantage of. Seize the opportunity while it lasts.
v.tr. 1. To grasp suddenly and forcibly; take or grab: seize a sword. 2. a. To take by force; capture or conquer: The kidnappers seized the prince. The invaders seized the city. b. To take quick and forcible possession of; confiscate: The police seized a cache of illegal drugs. 3. a.
to take something quickly and keep or hold it: I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me. He seized the chance / opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm). C2 [ T ] to take using sudden force: The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.
