Meaning of the word "seize up" in English
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seize up
US /siːz ˈʌp/
UK /siːz ˈʌp/
Phrasal Verb
1.
If a machine or part of a machine seizes up, it stops working because the moving parts are no longer able to move.
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The engine seized up after running without oil for too long.
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The old car's brakes seized up, making it impossible to drive.
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2.
If a part of your body seizes up, it becomes stiff and difficult to move.
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My back always seizes up after a long flight.
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His knee seized up during the marathon, forcing him to stop.
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