seize

/sˈiːz/

/ˈsiz/

to seize

MAIN VERB

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

synonyms : clutch

take or capture by force

(used of count nouns) every one considered individually

take possession of by force, as after an invasion

take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

synonyms : attach

capture the attention or imagination of

synonyms : grab

affect

synonyms : clutch

hook by a pull on the line

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

synonyms : arrogate

Examples

1. the European Council will seize the opportunity to cross the t's and dot the i's.

2. Then in 1791, these radical petit blancs seized the city of Port-au-Prince.

3. And the political right wing seized an opportunity.

4. At the White House, the president seized the moment.