seize

US /siːz/
UK /siːz/
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1.

take hold of suddenly and forcibly

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She tried to seize the opportunity.
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The police will seize any illegal weapons.
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grabsnatchgraspcaptureconfiscateappropriateannextake overoccupy
2.

(of a machine or part of a machine) suddenly stop working, especially by becoming jammed

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The engine seized up due to lack of oil.
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The brakes seized, causing the car to skid.
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jamlockstickstallfail
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seize up