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