seize
US /siːz/
UK /siːz/
1.
grijpen, in beslag nemen, pakken
take hold of suddenly and forcibly
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She tried to seize the opportunity.
Ze probeerde de kans te grijpen.
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The police will seize any illegal weapons.
De politie zal alle illegale wapens in beslag nemen.
2.
vastlopen, blokkeren
(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.
De motor sloeg vast door gebrek aan olie.
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The brakes seized, causing the car to skid.
De remmen blokkeerden, waardoor de auto slipte.