ALL meanings of seized
seize
S s - verb with object seized to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon. 1
- verb with object seized to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea. 1
- verb with object seized to take possession of by force or at will: to seize enemy ships. 1
- verb with object seized to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold: Panic seized the crowd. 1
- verb with object seized to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate: to seize smuggled goods. 1
- verb with object seized Also, seise. Law. to put (someone) in seizin or legal possession of property (usually used in passive constructions): She was seized of vast estates. 1
- verb with object seized to capture; take into custody. 1
- verb with object seized to take advantage of promptly: to seize an opportunity. 1
- verb with object seized Nautical. to bind or fasten together with a seizing. 1
- verb without object seized to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually followed by on or upon): to seize on a rope. 1
- verb without object seized to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually followed by on or upon): He must seize on a solution, however risky. 1
- verb without object seized to have moving parts bind and stop moving as a result of excessive pressure, temperature, or friction (usually followed by up): The engine seized up from cold. 1