Seize on
verb
To quickly and eagerly take advantage of something.
The politician seized on the scandal to criticise his opponent.
Often appears as...
- seize on an opportunity
- seize on a mistake
verb
To understand something quickly.
She was quick to seize on the main points of the argument.
Often appears as...
- seize on a point
- seize on the idea
verb
To quickly and eagerly take advantage of something.
The politician seized on the scandal to criticise his opponent.
Often appears as...
- seize on an opportunity
- seize on a mistake
verb
To understand something quickly.
She was quick to seize on the main points of the argument.
Often appears as...
- seize on a point
- seize on the idea
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Eagerness Implied
Shows enthusiasm or a strong desire to use what's presented for one’s own benefit.
She seized on the job vacancy to boost her career.
Pro Tip 2/3Response to Events
Often used when reacting to new, sometimes unexpected, events.
Journalists seized on the breaking news to start their reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibly Opportunistic
Can suggest using the situation to one's advantage, sometimes viewed negatively.
Opponents seized on the leader's mistake as proof of incompetence.
Pro Tip 1/3Eagerness Implied
Shows enthusiasm or a strong desire to use what's presented for one’s own benefit.
She seized on the job vacancy to boost her career.
Pro Tip 2/3Response to Events
Often used when reacting to new, sometimes unexpected, events.
Journalists seized on the breaking news to start their reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibly Opportunistic
Can suggest using the situation to one's advantage, sometimes viewed negatively.
Opponents seized on the leader's mistake as proof of incompetence.
Pro Tip 1/3Eagerness Implied
Shows enthusiasm or a strong desire to use what's presented for one’s own benefit.
She seized on the job vacancy to boost her career.
Pro Tip 2/3Response to Events
Often used when reacting to new, sometimes unexpected, events.
Journalists seized on the breaking news to start their reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibly Opportunistic
Can suggest using the situation to one's advantage, sometimes viewed negatively.
Opponents seized on the leader's mistake as proof of incompetence.
Never forget "Seize on"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension