take, seize, grasp, clutch, snatch, grab mean to get hold of by or as if by catching up with the hand. take is a general term applicable to any manner of getting something into one's possession or control.

SEIZE definition: to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp. See examples of seize used in a sentence.

to take advantage of something that is available: seize a challenge / opportunity

To take by force; capture or conquer: The kidnappers seized the prince. The invaders seized the city. b. To take quick and forcible possession of; confiscate: The police seized a cache of illegal drugs. 3. a. …

Definition of seize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3 days ago · Verb seize (third-person singular simple present seizes, present participle seizing, simple past and past participle seized) (transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

If you seize something, you take hold of it quickly, firmly, and forcefully. 'Leigh,' he said, seizing my arm to hold me back. [VERB noun] ...an otter seizing a fish. [VERB noun] When a group of people seize a …

to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually fol. by on or upon): to seize on a rope. to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually fol. by on or upon): He must seize on a solution, however …

To seize is to take hold of something suddenly and forcibly, often without permission or legal right. It can also refer to taking advantage of an opportunity or situation immediately and decisively.

verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession “She seized control of the throne after her husband died” synonyms: arrogate, assume, take over, …