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- Dictionaryseize/sēz/
verb
- 1. take hold of suddenly and forcibly: "she jumped up and seized his arm" Similar Opposite
- 2. take (an opportunity or initiative) eagerly and decisively: "he seized his chance to attack as Delaney hesitated"
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1. a. usually seise. ˈsēz. : to vest ownership of a freehold estate in. b. often seise : to put in possession of something. the biographer will be seized of all pertinent papers. 2. a. : to take possession of : confiscate. b. : to take possession of by legal process. 3. a. : to possess or take by force : capture. b.
verb. uk / siːz / us / siːz / B2 [ T ] 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.
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.
Seized definition: taken hold, possession, or control of, as by force or legal authority; confiscated, captured, or appropriated. See examples of SEIZED used in a sentence.
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.
verb. take or capture by force. “The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages” see more. 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.
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.
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.
Definition of 'seize' Word Frequency. seize. (siːz ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense seizes , present participle seizing , past tense, past participle seized. 1. verb B2. If you seize something, you take hold of it quickly, firmly, and forcefully. 'Leigh,' he said, seizing my arm to hold me back. [VERB noun]
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.
