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