take, seize, grasp, clutch, snatch, grab mean to get hold of by or as if by catching up with the hand. take is a general term applicable to any manner of getting something into one's possession or control.

SEIZE meaning: 1. to take something quickly and keep or hold it: 2. to take using sudden force: 3. If the police…. Learn more.

SEIZE definition: to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp. See examples of seize used in a sentence.

To take by force; capture or conquer: The kidnappers seized the prince. The invaders seized the city. b. To take quick and forcible possession of; confiscate: The police seized a cache of illegal drugs. 3. a. …

If you seize something, you take hold of it quickly, firmly, and forcefully. 'Leigh,' he said, seizing my arm to hold me back. [VERB noun] ...an otter seizing a fish. [VERB noun] When a group of people seize a …

to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually fol. by on or upon): to seize on a rope. to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually fol. by on or upon): He must seize on a solution, however …

Dec 14, 2025 · seize (third-person singular simple present seizes, present participle seizing, simple past and past participle seized) This sensation of an object becoming alive is a characteristic that, I …

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 and …

• All but a few would advise others to seize the chance and profit from it. seize power/control (of something) • In 1983 a group of leftist army officers led by Thomas Sankara seized power.

SEIZE meaning: 1 : to use legal or official power to take (something); 2 : to get or take (something) in a forceful, sudden, or violent way