seize
gb/sˈiz/ us/sˈiz/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 3900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B1
action
1
Take hold suddenly and firmly
To grab something quickly and strongly.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to seize [something/someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seize' with 'see' because of similar pronunciation, but they have very different meanings.
Συνώνυμα
grab (More general and less forceful; can be casual or accidental.)
Αντώνυμα
release (To let go of something held.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
seize control
|seize power
|seize the opportunity
|seize a weapon
|seize a chance
Θέματα
law
|crime
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ρήμα
B2
action
2
Take control by force or law
To take control of something by using force or law.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to seize [property/power/control]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'cease', which means to stop.
Συνώνυμα
confiscate (Specifically refers to taking away property by authority, often permanently.)
Αντώνυμα
surrender (To give up control or possession willingly.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
seize property
|seize assets
|seize power
|seize control
Θέματα
law
|politics
|crime
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ρήμα
B2
action
3
Take an opportunity quickly
To quickly use a chance to do something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to seize [the chance/opportunity/moment]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative.
Συνώνυμα
grab (Can be more casual; often used for both physical and figurative opportunities.)
Αντώνυμα
miss (To fail to take advantage of an opportunity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
seize the chance
|seize the moment
|seize an opportunity
Θέματα
motivation
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I will seize this chance to speak to her.
- He seized the moment to tell his story.
- We must seize every opportunity to help.
Ρήμα
technical
C1
event
4
Stop moving due to mechanical failure
When a machine stops working because parts are stuck together.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[machine/engine] seizes (up)
Συνώνυμα
jam (General term for mechanical stoppage; not necessarily due to heat or friction.)
Αντώνυμα
run smoothly (To operate without problems.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
engine seizes up
|seized motor
Θέματα
technology
|engineering
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The engine seized after running without oil.
- If the gears seize, the whole system will fail.
- The pump motor seized up during operation.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My bike wheel seized up on the hill.
- The car engine seized because there was no oil.
- The machine seized during use.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
seize
IPA
GB/sˈiz/
US/sˈiz/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
seize (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (seize)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: seize
- 3rd Person Singular: seizes
- Present Participle: seizing
- Past: seized
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
seizes
verb
seizing
verb
seized
verb
Core family
seizure
noun B2
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The old engine seized up on the highway.
- My knee seized up after running too far.