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