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to seize up
01
(of a machine or system) to stop working because its parts have become stuck or jammed
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up
Base verb
seize
Present tense
seize up
3rd person singular
seizes up
Present participle
seizing up
Past simple
seized up
Past participle
seized up
Examples
The machine in the factory seized up, halting production for hours.
02
to become stiff or immobile, typically referring to a part of the body
Examples
After sitting for hours, his legs seized up, making it difficult to stand.
