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1. a. usually seise. ˈsēz. : to vest ownership of a freehold estate in. b. often seise : to put in possession of something. the biographer will be seized of all pertinent papers. 2. a. : to take possession of : confiscate. b. : to take possession of by legal process. 3. a. : to possess or take by force : capture. b.
verb. uk / siːz / us / siːz / B2 [ T ] to take something quickly and keep or hold it: I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me. He seized the chance / opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm). C2 [ T ] to take using sudden force: The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.
to take something quickly and keep or hold it: I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me. He seized the chance / opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm). C2 [ T ] to take using sudden force: The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.
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Seized definition: taken hold, possession, or control of, as by force or legal authority; confiscated, captured, or appropriated. See examples of SEIZED used in a sentence.
to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea. to take possession of by force or at will: to seize enemy ships. to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold: Panic seized the crowd. to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate: to seize smuggled goods.
[transitive] seize something (from somebody) to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently. They seized the airport in a surprise attack. The army has seized control of the country. He seized power in a military coup.
seize somebody (of an emotion) to affect someone suddenly and deeply Panic seized her. He was seized by curiosity. Definition of seize verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
