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
In a panic, she reached out to seize her falling phone before it hit the ground.
Em pânico, ela esticou a mão para agarrar o telefone que caía antes que ele batesse no chão.
The eagle swooped down to seize a fish from the water with its talons.
A águia mergulhou para agarrar um peixe da água com suas garras.
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 rebels seized control of the city's main square, barricading the streets and declaring their independence.
Os rebeldes tomaram o controle da praça principal da cidade, barricando as ruas e declarando sua independência.
The military forces seized the enemy's ammunition depot, crippling their ability to launch further attacks.
As forças militares apoderaram-se do depósito de munições do inimigo, paralisando sua capacidade de lançar mais ataques.
03

apreender

to confiscate or take possession of items under legal authority
Transitive: to seize possessions or assets
example
Exemplos
Following a court order, the tax authorities seized the businessman's assets to cover his outstanding tax liabilities.
Após uma ordem judicial, as autoridades fiscais apreenderam os bens do empresário para cobrir suas obrigações fiscais pendentes.
The customs officials seized the counterfeit goods being smuggled into the country through the port.
Os funcionários da alfândega apreenderam os bens falsificados que estavam sendo contrabandeados para o país através do porto.
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 breathtaking view from the mountaintop seized our attention.
A vista deslumbrante do topo da montanha capturou nossa atenção.
The opening lines of the novel seized my imagination, drawing me into the story from the very first page.
As primeiras linhas do romance capturaram minha imaginação, me atraindo para a história desde a primeira página.
05

apoderar-se, tomar conta

(of an emotion or sensation) to impact someone intensely
Transitive: to seize sb
example
Exemplos
A sudden sense of excitement seized him as he realized he had won the competition.
Um súbito sentimento de excitação tomou conta dele quando percebeu que havia ganhado a competição.
A sense of foreboding seized him as dark clouds gathered on the horizon.
Um sentimento de pressentimento se apoderou dele enquanto nuvens escuras se acumulavam no horizonte.
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
The sailor used a thin twine to seize the loose ends of the ropes.
O marinheiro usou um fio fino para segurar as pontas soltas das cordas.
During the maintenance of the ship 's rigging, the crew had to seize several frayed lines to prevent any potential accidents.
Durante a manutenção do aparelho do navio, a tripulação teve que amarrar várias cordas desgastadas para evitar possíveis acidentes.
07

aproveitar, agarrar

to take an opportunity or chance quickly and with determination.
example
Exemplos
She seized the chance to work abroad.
Ela agarrou a chance de trabalhar no exterior.
He seized the moment to speak during the meeting.
Ele aproveitou o momento para falar durante a reunião.
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