English / word
seize
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to take hold of suddenly and forcibly; to confiscate officially
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
In context
01
Customs officers seized illegal goods at the airport.
02
You should seize this opportunity to build your career.
Synonyms
grab,capture,take
Antonyms
release,free,let go
Collocations
seize control,seize opportunity,seize power
Verb forms
Past: seized · Past participle: seized · -ing: seizing