to seize up
[phrase form: seize]
01
fastna, blockera
(of a machine or system) to stop working because its parts have become stuck or jammed
Exempel
The machine in the factory seized up, halting production for hours.
Maskinen i fabriken fastnade, vilket stoppade produktionen i flera timmar.
The car 's brakes seized up, causing a dangerous situation on the road.
Bilens bromsar fastnade, vilket orsakade en farlig situation på vägen.
02
stelna, domna bort
to become stiff or immobile, typically referring to a part of the body
Exempel
After sitting for hours, his legs seized up, making it difficult to stand.
Efter att ha suttit i timmar stelna hans ben, vilket gjorde det svårt att stå upp.
Do n't sit in one position for too long; your back might seize up.
Sitt inte i en ställning för länge; din rygg kan stelna.
