verbπShareTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture."The police seized the stolen car. "actionpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance)."Seeing a gap in the market, she seized the opportunity to open a small bakery. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take possession of (by force, law etc.)."to seize a ship after libeling"lawactionpolicemilitarygovernmentpoliticspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a sudden and powerful effect upon."a fever seized him"sensationmindbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line."to seize or stop one rope on to another"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten, fix."The carpenter seized the loose board to the wall with strong nails. "technicalactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon)."to seize on the neck of a horse"actionlawpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a seizure."The child suddenly fell to the floor and seized, his body shaking uncontrollably. "medicinediseasebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up."Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again."actionpositiontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo submit for consideration to a deliberative body."The committee seized the proposed budget for review and discussion. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court)."This Court will remain seized of this matter."lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
