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