Seize up
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British pronunciation/sˈiːz ˈʌp/
American pronunciation/sˈiːz ˈʌp/

Definitie & Betekenis van "seize up"

to seize up
[phrase form: seize]
01

vastlopen, stokken

(of a machine or system) to stop working because its parts have become stuck or jammed
to seize up definition and meaning
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The machine in the factory seized up, halting production for hours.
The car 's brakes seized up, causing a dangerous situation on the road.
The gears in the old clock seized up, and it stopped ticking.
02

verkrampen, stijf worden

to become stiff or immobile, typically referring to a part of the body
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After sitting for hours, his legs seized up, making it difficult to stand.
Do n't sit in one position for too long; your back might seize up.
During the hike, his knee suddenly seized up, causing him to stop.
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