verbπShareTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture."The police officer seizes the suspect's arm to prevent him from running away. "actionpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance)."Seeing a great sale, Sarah seized the opportunity to buy new shoes. "actionachievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take possession of (by force, law etc.)."to seize a ship after libeling"lawpolicemilitaryactionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a sudden and powerful effect upon."a fever seized him"actionsensationmindbodyChat 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 mechanic seizes the bolt tightly with his wrench before turning it. "technicalnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon)."to seize on the neck of a horse"actionlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a seizure."The sick child sometimes seizes with a high fever. "medicinebodydiseasephysiologyChat 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."technicalmachineactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo submit for consideration to a deliberative body."The student seizes the proposed amendment to the school's dress code and submits it to the student council for review. "politicsgovernmentChat 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."lawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
