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