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Seizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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seizing

 

[ ˈsiːzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

take forcefully

To seize means to take hold of something forcibly and quickly. It can also refer to capturing someone or something, often by the use of force or aggression. Seizing can involve grabbing, snatching, or apprehending.

Synonyms

capture, grab, snatch

Examples of usage

  • He seized the opportunity to make a quick profit.
  • The police seized the criminal after a high-speed chase.
  • She seized the trophy and held it high in triumph.
Context #2 | Verb

take legal possession

In a legal context, to seize means to take possession of property or assets as a result of a court order or legal authority. It can involve confiscating or impounding items due to non-payment or other legal obligations.

Synonyms

appropriate, confiscate, impound

Examples of usage

  • The bank seized the house due to non-payment of the mortgage.
  • The authorities seized the counterfeit goods at the border.

Translations

Translations of the word "seizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apreensão

🇮🇳 जप्त करना

🇩🇪 Ergreifen

🇮🇩 penyitaan

🇺🇦 захоплення

🇵🇱 zajęcie

🇯🇵 押収

🇫🇷 saisie

🇪🇸 incautación

🇹🇷 ele geçirme

🇰🇷 압류

🇸🇦 مصادرة

🇨🇿 zabavení

🇸🇰 zabavenie

🇨🇳 扣押

🇸🇮 zaseg

🇮🇸 halda

🇰🇿 тәркілеу

🇬🇪 დაპატიმრება

🇦🇿 müsadirə etmək

🇲🇽 incautación

Word origin

The word 'seize' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'saisir', meaning to take possession of. The word has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to taking hold of something forcibly, legally, or energetically. 'Seize' has been used in English language for centuries, reflecting the human desire to assert control or ownership over objects or situations.

See also: seize, seized, seizure, unseized.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,758, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.