verbπShareTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture."The police officer was seizing the suspect's weapon. "actionlawmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance)."Seeing the empty seat at the front of the class, Maria was seizing the opportunity to get a better view of the board. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take possession of (by force, law etc.)."to seize a ship after libeling"actionlawpolicemilitarygovernmentstatepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a sudden and powerful effect upon."a fever seized him"sensationmindactionemotionChat 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"nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten, fix."The carpenter was seizing the two pieces of wood together with a clamp before applying the glue. "nauticaltechnicalChat 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 little boy was rushed to the hospital after suddenly seizing at school. "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."technicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo submit for consideration to a deliberative body."She is seizing the proposal for a new recycling program to the town council next week. "politicsgovernmentlawstateChat 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
nounπShareThe act of grabbing or taking possession."The seizing of the bicycle by the police, due to it being stolen, was witnessed by several neighbors. "actionlawpolicemilitarybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) Something seized."The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X."propertyassetlawpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of lashing or binding by a small cord."The sailor secured the two ropes together with careful seizings to prevent them from fraying. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat seizes the attention; impressive."The artist's seizing talent was evident in every brushstroke. "appearancestylequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading