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to seize up
[phrase form: seize]
01
멈추다, 고장나다
(of a machine or system) to stop working because its parts have become stuck or jammed
Example
The engine seized up after years of neglect.
The car 's brakes seized up, causing a dangerous situation on the road.
The old printer often seizes up when it 's trying to print multiple pages at once.
02
굳어지다, 경직되다
to become stiff or immobile, typically referring to a part of the body
Example
The athlete had to quit the game when her hamstring seized up.
The cramp in his calf caused it to seize up during the marathon.
During the hike, his knee suddenly seized up, causing him to stop.
예
The engine seized up after years of neglect.
The car's brakes seized up, causing a dangerous situation on the road.
The old printer often seizes up when it's trying to print multiple pages at once.
The gears in the old clock seized up, and it stopped ticking.
The machine in the factory seized up, halting production for hours.
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