seize
gb/sˈiz/ us/sˈiz/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 3900
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
B1
action
1
Take hold suddenly and firmly
To grab something quickly and strongly.
نمط الاستخدام:
to seize [something/someone]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seize' with 'see' because of similar pronunciation, but they have very different meanings.
المرادفات
grab (More general and less forceful; can be casual or accidental.)
الأضداد
release (To let go of something held.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
seize control
|seize power
|seize the opportunity
|seize a weapon
|seize a chance
الموضوعات
law
|crime
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The police seized the suspect's arm before he could run.
- She seized the rope and pulled herself up.
- Security guards seized the intruder at the gate.
- He seized her hand to stop her from falling.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I seized the ball from his hands.
- The man seized my bag.
- She seized the cat before it ran away.
- The guard seized him at the door.
فعل
B2
action
2
Take control by force or law
To take control of something by using force or law.
نمط الاستخدام:
to seize [property/power/control]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this with 'cease', which means to stop.
المرادفات
confiscate (Specifically refers to taking away property by authority, often permanently.)
الأضداد
surrender (To give up control or possession willingly.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
seize property
|seize assets
|seize power
|seize control
الموضوعات
law
|politics
|crime
أمثلة
- The army seized control of the capital.
- Customs officers seized hundreds of counterfeit goods.
- The rebels seized the radio station.
- Police seized his passport at the airport.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The police seized the stolen car.
- They seized power after the election.
- The bank seized the house for nonpayment.
- Officers seized illegal drugs from the truck.
فعل
B2
action
3
Take an opportunity quickly
To quickly use a chance to do something.
نمط الاستخدام:
to seize [the chance/opportunity/moment]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative.
المرادفات
grab (Can be more casual; often used for both physical and figurative opportunities.)
الأضداد
miss (To fail to take advantage of an opportunity.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
seize the chance
|seize the moment
|seize an opportunity
الموضوعات
motivation
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She seized the chance to travel abroad.
- You should seize any opportunity to learn new skills.
- They seized the moment and asked for a raise.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I will seize this chance to speak to her.
- He seized the moment to tell his story.
- We must seize every opportunity to help.
فعل
technical
C1
event
4
Stop moving due to mechanical failure
When a machine stops working because parts are stuck together.
نمط الاستخدام:
[machine/engine] seizes (up)
المرادفات
jam (General term for mechanical stoppage; not necessarily due to heat or friction.)
الأضداد
run smoothly (To operate without problems.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
engine seizes up
|seized motor
الموضوعات
technology
|engineering
|work
أمثلة
- The engine seized after running without oil.
- If the gears seize, the whole system will fail.
- The pump motor seized up during operation.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- My bike wheel seized up on the hill.
- The car engine seized because there was no oil.
- The machine seized during use.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
seize
IPA
GB/sˈiz/
US/sˈiz/
المقاطع والنبر
seize (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (seize)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: seize
- 3rd Person Singular: seizes
- Present Participle: seizing
- Past: seized
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
seizes
verb
seizing
verb
seized
verb
Core family
seizure
noun B2
التعبيرات
seize on/upon [something]
1/sˈiz ənəpən sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Exploit a point or remark quickly
To quickly use an idea or remark for your own purpose.
أمثلة
- The media seized on his comment as evidence of bias.
- She seized upon his hesitation to make her point.
seize the day
1/sˈiz ðə dˈeɪ/
idiom
Make the most of today
To enjoy life and do things now instead of waiting for later.
أمثلة
- You only live once, so seize the day!
- She decided to seize the day and book a trip abroad.
seize up
1/sˈiz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Stop working due to jamming
When a machine or part stops moving because parts are stuck together.
أمثلة
- The old engine seized up on the highway.
- My knee seized up after running too far.