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    Seize

    /siːz/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To capture or constrain someone or something.
    The police were able to seize the suspect after a brief chase.
    To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
    The thief tried to seize the woman's handbag.
    To take possession of something quickly and forcefully.
    The government decided to seize the illegal assets of the crime syndicate.
    To grasp or understand something mentally or emotionally.
    She was able to seize the opportunity presented to her at the conference.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'seisen', from Old French 'seoir' meaning to hold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize the day:
    Take advantage of the present moment.
    seize an opportunity:
    Take advantage of a chance or situation.
    seize control:
    Gain authority or dominance over something.

    Related Words

    capture
    To take someone or something into one's possession.
    apprehend
    To arrest or seize someone.
    grab
    To seize suddenly or quickly.

    Slang Meanings

    To take advantage of something.
    You gotta seize that moment, man!
    To take something quickly, sometimes without permission.
    He seized my fries when I wasn't looking!