Seize
verb
To take hold of something suddenly and forcefully.
He seized the man's arm and twisted it behind his back.
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- seize the opportunity
- seize control
verb
To take control of a place or situation often for military purposes.
The soldiers seized control of the city.
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- seize the castle
- seize the fort
verb
To take possession of something legally or officially.
The goods were seized by customs officials.
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- seize property
- seize assets
verb
To understand something quickly.
She was quick to seize the implications of what was said.
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- seize the meaning
- seize the concept
verb
To stop working suddenly because of damage or wear.
The engine seized after the oil had run out.
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- engine seize
- machinery seize
verb
To take hold of something suddenly and forcefully.
He seized the man's arm and twisted it behind his back.
Often appears as...
- seize the opportunity
- seize control
verb
To take control of a place or situation often for military purposes.
The soldiers seized control of the city.
Often appears as...
- seize the castle
- seize the fort
verb
To take possession of something legally or officially.
The goods were seized by customs officials.
Often appears as...
- seize property
- seize assets
verb
To understand something quickly.
She was quick to seize the implications of what was said.
Often appears as...
- seize the meaning
- seize the concept
verb
To stop working suddenly because of damage or wear.
The engine seized after the oil had run out.
Often appears as...
- engine seize
- machinery seize
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Action
Used when someone takes instant action without hesitation.
When he saw the child running towards the road, he seized her hand.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Interaction
Often implies physically grabbing or holding something or someone.
During the arrest, the officer seized the suspect by the jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertiveness
Symbolizes taking charge of an opportunity or situation firmly.
She seized the opportunity to speak with the CEO at the event.
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Action
Used when someone takes instant action without hesitation.
When he saw the child running towards the road, he seized her hand.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Interaction
Often implies physically grabbing or holding something or someone.
During the arrest, the officer seized the suspect by the jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertiveness
Symbolizes taking charge of an opportunity or situation firmly.
She seized the opportunity to speak with the CEO at the event.
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Action
Used when someone takes instant action without hesitation.
When he saw the child running towards the road, he seized her hand.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Interaction
Often implies physically grabbing or holding something or someone.
During the arrest, the officer seized the suspect by the jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertiveness
Symbolizes taking charge of an opportunity or situation firmly.
She seized the opportunity to speak with the CEO at the event.
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Why good leaders make...
to protect ourselves from each other, and that inherently weakens the organization. When we feel safe inside the organization, we will naturally combine our talents and our strengths and work tirelessly to face the dangers outside and seize the opportunities.
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Knock Knock, You’re...
we seized a loaded 45 caliber handgun with a hollow-point bullets in it hollow points are obviously concerning for us in terms of that it does more damage it has more stopping power I think we're pretty lucky here in Australia in that this is a rare find we
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Are the illuminati real?...
in this case it worked. Only nine years after its founding, the group dissolved, their records were seized, and Weishaupt forced into exile. The Illuminati would become more notorious in their afterlife than they had ever been in their brief existence.
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A kinder, gentler...
But how do you reconcile this idea of it being bad to think of someone as a "loser," with the idea that a lot of people like, of seizing control of your life, and that a society that encourages that, perhaps has to have some winners and losers?
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What “Machiavellian”...
except insofar as it’s helpful or harmful to maintaining power. For instance, princes are told to consider all the atrocities necessary to seize power, and to commit them in a single stroke to ensure future stability.
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We need women in...
and leadership have given us all permission to know our power and to seize the leadership to make a difference in the world and I want to say how grateful we are for that that is
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Seizing Guns and Cash PIPE...
this you know but it's a great feeling it's little X variable today's bust is significant agents believe that seizing money and guns helps to dismantle cartels
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Deadly Mongoose Battle PIPE...
fittest to hold off the marauding intruders but they can't afford to fight for long they've got to help the pups the frontline stripes seize their chance
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SpaceX's Supersized...
So now is the time to seize the opportunity and expand humanity throughout the cosmos. Thank you.
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Protecting Ancient...
Nadia's help the museum agreed to let me inspect the seized antiquities
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Why good leaders make...
to protect ourselves from each other, and that inherently weakens the organization. When we feel safe inside the organization, we will naturally combine our talents and our strengths and work tirelessly to face the dangers outside and seize the opportunities.
Video examples
Knock Knock, You’re...
we seized a loaded 45 caliber handgun with a hollow-point bullets in it hollow points are obviously concerning for us in terms of that it does more damage it has more stopping power I think we're pretty lucky here in Australia in that this is a rare find we
Video examples
Are the illuminati real?...
in this case it worked. Only nine years after its founding, the group dissolved, their records were seized, and Weishaupt forced into exile. The Illuminati would become more notorious in their afterlife than they had ever been in their brief existence.
Video examples
A kinder, gentler...
But how do you reconcile this idea of it being bad to think of someone as a "loser," with the idea that a lot of people like, of seizing control of your life, and that a society that encourages that, perhaps has to have some winners and losers?
Video examples
What “Machiavellian”...
except insofar as it’s helpful or harmful to maintaining power. For instance, princes are told to consider all the atrocities necessary to seize power, and to commit them in a single stroke to ensure future stability.
Video examples
We need women in...
and leadership have given us all permission to know our power and to seize the leadership to make a difference in the world and I want to say how grateful we are for that that is
Video examples
Seizing Guns and Cash PIPE...
this you know but it's a great feeling it's little X variable today's bust is significant agents believe that seizing money and guns helps to dismantle cartels
Video examples
Deadly Mongoose Battle PIPE...
fittest to hold off the marauding intruders but they can't afford to fight for long they've got to help the pups the frontline stripes seize their chance
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SpaceX's Supersized...
So now is the time to seize the opportunity and expand humanity throughout the cosmos. Thank you.
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Protecting Ancient...
Nadia's help the museum agreed to let me inspect the seized antiquities
Example 1 of 10
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Joanna Lumley
English Actress
Learn from nature. Stuff lives and stuff dies all the time, you know. Animals and birds and flowers. Trees come and go, and we come and go. That's it. So we should all seize life and make the most of what we have while we can.
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Rebecca Solnit
American Writer
We have a real role in how our own collective lives, our nation, and our world and society turn out. Seizing those opportunities is important, and disasters are sometimes one of those opportunities.
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Jose Angel Gurria
Mexican Economist
I feel confident that leaders will rise to this challenge with a stronger commitment to tackle climate change and seize the economic opportunities that a post-carbon world has to offer.
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Kathy Giusti
American Activist
If I've learned anything, it's to live in the moment, and the gift that cancer gives you is, you just assume I'm only here today, and I am going to seize that moment and cherish it.
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Harvey Fierstein
American Actor
You may feel powerless as a child, but the world will one day be yours. And you're responsible for it. So, seize the day and take charge of it.
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Rolf Harris
Australian Entertainer
It's important to seize the moment. If there's something you want to say, don't put it off, because you might miss your chance.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
English Director
I love life. I think it's fantastic. Sometimes it deals hard things, and when it deals great things, you have to seize them.
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Robert M. Parker, Jr.
American Critic
Part of life is to live it, and enjoy it, and seize the moments that you find particularly pleasing.
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Julius Caesar
Roman Leader
If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it.
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John Keats
English Poet
What the imagination seizes as beauty must be truth.
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Joanna Lumley
English Actress
Learn from nature. Stuff lives and stuff dies all the time, you know. Animals and birds and flowers. Trees come and go, and we come and go. That's it. So we should all seize life and make the most of what we have while we can.
Quote examples
Rebecca Solnit
American Writer
We have a real role in how our own collective lives, our nation, and our world and society turn out. Seizing those opportunities is important, and disasters are sometimes one of those opportunities.
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Jose Angel Gurria
Mexican Economist
I feel confident that leaders will rise to this challenge with a stronger commitment to tackle climate change and seize the economic opportunities that a post-carbon world has to offer.
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Kathy Giusti
American Activist
If I've learned anything, it's to live in the moment, and the gift that cancer gives you is, you just assume I'm only here today, and I am going to seize that moment and cherish it.
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Harvey Fierstein
American Actor
You may feel powerless as a child, but the world will one day be yours. And you're responsible for it. So, seize the day and take charge of it.
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Rolf Harris
Australian Entertainer
It's important to seize the moment. If there's something you want to say, don't put it off, because you might miss your chance.
Quote examples
Sam Taylor-Johnson
English Director
I love life. I think it's fantastic. Sometimes it deals hard things, and when it deals great things, you have to seize them.
Quote examples
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
American Critic
Part of life is to live it, and enjoy it, and seize the moments that you find particularly pleasing.
Quote examples
Julius Caesar
Roman Leader
If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it.
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John Keats
English Poet
What the imagination seizes as beauty must be truth.
Example 1 of 10
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