seize
seize
si:z
siz
British pronunciation
/siːz/

Definição e significado de "seize"em inglês

to seize
01

agarrar, capturar

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something
Transitive: to seize sth
to seize definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The goalkeeper managed to seize the ball just before the opponent could score.
O goleiro conseguiu agarrar a bola logo antes que o adversário pudesse marcar.
02

apoderar-se, tomar à força

to take something forcefully, typically through authority or power
Transitive: to seize a property or resources
example
Exemplos
The government seized the land from indigenous communities to make way for a new highway project.
O governo apoderou-se das terras das comunidades indígenas para dar lugar a um novo projeto de rodovia.
03

apreender

to confiscate or take possession of items under legal authority
Transitive: to seize possessions or assets
example
Exemplos
The authorities seized the illegal wildlife products being smuggled across the border, aiming to curb the illicit trade.
As autoridades apreenderam os produtos ilegais da vida selvagem que estavam sendo contrabandeados através da fronteira, com o objetivo de conter o comércio ilícito.
04

cativar, capturar

to capture one's interest or attention in a compelling or captivating manner
Transitive: to seize interest or attention
example
Exemplos
The headline-grabbing news story seized the nation's attention, dominating discussions and headlines for weeks.
A história de notícias chamativa capturou a atenção da nação, dominando discussões e manchetes por semanas.
05

apoderar-se, tomar conta

(of an emotion or sensation) to impact someone intensely
Transitive: to seize sb
example
Exemplos
A feeling of nostalgia seized her as she walked through the streets of her childhood neighborhood.
Um sentimento de nostalgia a dominou enquanto ela caminhava pelas ruas do seu bairro de infância.
06

amarrar, segurar

to secure two or more ropes or lines by using a smaller line to tie them together
Transitive: to seize two ropes or lines
Ditransitive: to seize a rope to another rope or a support
example
Exemplos
After replacing a worn-out line, the sailor took the time to properly seize the new rope to the existing rigging.
Depois de substituir uma corda desgastada, o marinheiro levou um tempo para amarrar corretamente a nova corda ao aparelho existente.
07

aproveitar, agarrar

to take an opportunity or chance quickly and with determination.
example
Exemplos
The company seized a gap in the market to launch a new product.
A empresa aproveitou uma lacuna no mercado para lançar um novo produto.
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