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Bookmark or Share- seize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...[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.
- Seize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. 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.
- SEIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryto 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 Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comverb (used with object) , seized, seiz·ing. to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon. Synonyms: grab, clutch. to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea. to take possession of by force or at will: to seize enemy ships.
- SEIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary1. verb. 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] ...an otter seizing a fish. [VERB noun] Synonyms: grab, grip, grasp, take More Synonyms of seize. 2. verb.
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