seize
gb/sˈiz/ us/sˈiz/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3900
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B1
action
1
Take hold suddenly and firmly
To grab something quickly and strongly.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to seize [something/someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seize' with 'see' because of similar pronunciation, but they have very different meanings.
Visawe
grab (More general and less forceful; can be casual or accidental.)
Vinyume
release (To let go of something held.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
seize control
|seize power
|seize the opportunity
|seize a weapon
|seize a chance
Mada
law
|crime
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
B2
action
2
Take control by force or law
To take control of something by using force or law.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to seize [property/power/control]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'cease', which means to stop.
Visawe
confiscate (Specifically refers to taking away property by authority, often permanently.)
Vinyume
surrender (To give up control or possession willingly.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
seize property
|seize assets
|seize power
|seize control
Mada
law
|politics
|crime
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
B2
action
3
Take an opportunity quickly
To quickly use a chance to do something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to seize [the chance/opportunity/moment]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative.
Visawe
grab (Can be more casual; often used for both physical and figurative opportunities.)
Vinyume
miss (To fail to take advantage of an opportunity.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
seize the chance
|seize the moment
|seize an opportunity
Mada
motivation
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will seize this chance to speak to her.
- He seized the moment to tell his story.
- We must seize every opportunity to help.
Kitenzi
technical
C1
event
4
Stop moving due to mechanical failure
When a machine stops working because parts are stuck together.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[machine/engine] seizes (up)
Visawe
jam (General term for mechanical stoppage; not necessarily due to heat or friction.)
Vinyume
run smoothly (To operate without problems.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
engine seizes up
|seized motor
Mada
technology
|engineering
|work
Mifano
- The engine seized after running without oil.
- If the gears seize, the whole system will fail.
- The pump motor seized up during operation.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My bike wheel seized up on the hill.
- The car engine seized because there was no oil.
- The machine seized during use.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
seize
IPA
GB/sˈiz/
US/sˈiz/
Silabi na mkazo
seize (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (seize)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: seize
- 3rd Person Singular: seizes
- Present Participle: seizing
- Past: seized
Familia ya neno
Forms
seizes
verb
seizing
verb
seized
verb
Core family
seizure
noun B2
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The old engine seized up on the highway.
- My knee seized up after running too far.