seize
US /siːz/
UK /siːz/
1.
apoderarse de, confiscar, agarrar
take hold of suddenly and forcibly
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She tried to seize the opportunity.
Ella intentó aprovechar la oportunidad.
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The police will seize any illegal weapons.
La policía confiscará cualquier arma ilegal.
2.
griparse, bloquearse
(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.
El motor se gripó por falta de aceite.
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The brakes seized, causing the car to skid.
Los frenos se bloquearon, haciendo que el coche derrapara.