seize

[US]/siːz/

[UK]/siːz/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

English definition: capture, take possession of, occupy (by force)

seize the opportunity

seize the moment

seize control

seize power

seize the day

seize the chance

seize the throne

seize opportunities

seize on

seize up

seize the present

seize hold of

seize upon

seize any opportunity

police seized the drugs

seize control of the situation

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