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seize verb ˈsēz seized; seizing 1 : to take possession of by force the wind seized the hat off my head 2 : to take prisoner : arrest 3 a : to take hold of suddenly or with force : clutch b : to …
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: to take or use (something, such as a chance or opportunity) in a quick and eager way His critics have seized on the scandal to call for his resignation. She seized on the opportunity to tell her …
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- seize on (to) (something)
- Literally, to grab, grasp, or hold onto something intensely or with a lot of strength. He had a …
- By extension, to accept, adopt, or undertake something with great enthusiasm or zeal. The …
- To resort to some tactic or plan, as out of desperation or necessity. Jake seizes onto any …
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seize on/upon something. phrasal verb with seize verb [ T ] us / siz /. to use or bring attention to something for your advantage: Immigration issues have been seized on by conservative …
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seize on. Also, seize upon. 1. Grab or take hold of suddenly, as in He seized on the bell rope and started to pull vigorously, or She seized upon every opportunity to present her side …
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Jan 19, 2023 · seize on in American English or seize upon 1. to take hold of suddenly and forcibly 2. to take possession of 3. to turn eagerly to (an idea, etc.) See full dictionary entry for seize …
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v.tr. 1. To grasp suddenly and forcibly; take or grab: seize a sword. 2. a. To take by force; capture or conquer: The kidnappers seized the prince. The invaders seized the city. b. To take quick …
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SEIZE [+ object] 1 a : to use legal or official power to take (something) Police seized [= confiscated] the weapons and drugs. The bank seized their …
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If you seize on something or seize upon it, you show great interest in it, often because it is useful to you. Newspapers seized on the results as proof that global warming wasn't really …
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something. — phrasal verb with seize verb [ T ] us / siz /. to use or bring attention to something for your advantage: Immigration issues have been seized on by conservative politicians. Want to …
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