seizing

A noun referring to the act of gripping something firmly, or to small cordage used for lashing ropes together.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по захвату чего-либо или небольшой шнур, используемый для связывания тросов.esSustantivo que designa la acción de apoderarse o agarrar algo, a menudo por la fuerza o legalmente; también, en náutica o técnica, un pequeño cabo o ligadura que se usa para atar o sujetar cabos o alambres.frAction de saisir ou de s'emparer de quelque chose, ou petite cordelette servant à lier des cordages.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Ergreifens oder Festnehmens von etwas bezeichnet oder eine kurze Leine, mit der Taue zusammengebunden werden.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de agarrar, apreender ou tomar algo à força; também se refere a um pequeno cabo ou corda usado para amarrar ou unir cabos.zh名词，指抓住、夺取或扣押某物的行为；也指用于捆绑绳索的小绳或细索。arاسم يدل على فعل الأخذ أو الاستيلاء بالقوة على شيء ما، أو على حبل صغير يُستخدم لربط الحبال بعضها ببعض.

1. Rope binding C1 formal

   Small cordage used to lash two or more ropes together, often in maritime contexts.

   • The sailor used seizing to secure the two lines.
   • Proper seizing prevents the ropes from slipping.
   • He learned how to apply seizing during his training.

   ruБензельesFletefrSaisinedeBändselptEnfisamentozh捆扎绳arحبل الربط

   المرادفات: bindinglashingwrapping

2. Grasping action B2 formal

   The act of gripping something firmly with the hands or other appendages.

   • The seizing of the rope was necessary to maintain control.
   • His seizing of the handle was quick and decisive.
   • The octopus's seizing of its prey was swift.

   ruЗахватesacción de asirfrSaisie (action de saisir)deGreifenptApreensãozh抓取arالقبض

   المرادفات: graspinggrippingtaking hold

• seizings plural form
• seizings' possessive plural form
• seizing's possessive singular form

فعل مركّب، غير قابل للفصل

To take possession of something suddenly and forcefully; to grasp or grab; to eagerly accept an opportunity; to affect with sudden intensity; to jam or become stuck due to friction.

ruГлагол: хватать, захватывать, конфисковывать, ухватываться за возможность, охватывать (об эмоциях), заклинивать.esVerbo: agarrar o tomar con fuerza, apoderarse de algo, confiscar, aprovechar una oportunidad, dominar (emociones) o atascarse (mecanismo).frSaisir ou attraper quelque chose fermement, capturer ou prendre possession de manière légale (confisquer), comprendre ou profiter d'une opportunité, submerger (en parlant d'émotions), et se bloquer ou se gripper (en parlant d'un mécanisme).deVerb: packen, ergreifen oder festnehmen; etwas mit Gewalt oder plötzlich in Besitz nehmen, beschlagnahmen; eine Gelegenheit ergreifen; von Gefühlen erfasst werden; mechanisch blockieren oder klemmen.ptVerbo: agarrar, apoderar-se de algo à força, confiscar, aproveitar uma oportunidade, dominar (sobre emoções) ou travar (mecanismo).zh动词：抓住、夺取、没收；抓住机会；情绪等突然袭来；卡住。arفعل يعني الأخذ بقوة أو بسرعة، والاستيلاء على شيء أو الاستحواذ عليه، وحجزه قانونيًا أو مصادرته، وانتهاز الفرصة، والتمكن من المشاعر أو السيطرة عليها، وتعطل الآلة أو توقفها عن العمل.

1. Grabbing or capturing forcibly B2 informal

   To take hold of something quickly and forcefully, often against resistance or opposition.

   • The officer grabbed the suspect by the wrist.
   • She snatched the key from the table before it fell.
   • The invaders captured the city within hours.
   • He clutched the rope tightly to stop himself from falling.
   • The customs officials confiscated the smuggled goods.

   ruСхватить, захватить силойesApoderarse o capturar por la fuerzafrSaisir de forcedeErgreifen, packenptAgarrar, capturar à forçazh抓住，夺取arالأخذ بقوة، القبض بعنف

   المرادفات: apprehendcaptureclutchgrabgraspgripsnatchtake

   الأضداد: dropfreegiveletliberateloosereleaserelinquishsurrenderyield

2. Confiscating property legally C1 formal legal

   To take control of something officially, especially by authorities, as a penalty or for legal reasons.

   • The court ordered the company to forfeit the illegal gains.
   • Police confiscated a large shipment of counterfeit watches.
   • Customs officers impounded the vehicle at the border.
   • The government appropriated the land for public use.
   • The bank repossessed the house after the owners defaulted on the loan.

   ruКонфисковывать, изыматьesConfiscar legalmentefrsaisirdeBeschlagnahmen, einziehenptConfiscar, apreenderzh没收，扣押arصادر، حجز

   المرادفات: appropriatecommandeerconfiscateexpropriateimpoundsequestertake

   الأضداد: givereleaserestorereturn

3. Eagerly taking up an idea or opportunity (phrasal) B2 informal

   To quickly and enthusiastically accept or make use of something, often an idea, excuse, or chance.

   • She seized on the chance to study abroad.
   • The media seized upon the politician’s gaffe.
   • Critics quickly seized on the book’s controversial conclusion.
   • They seized on any excuse to postpone the meeting.
   • He seized upon my suggestion and developed it further.

   ruУхватываться за (возможность, идею)esaprovechar con entusiasmofrsaisir (une occasion, une idée)deEine Idee oder Gelegenheit aufgreifenptAgarra-se a (uma oportunidade, ideia)zh抓住（机会、想法）arالتمسك بالفكرة أو اغتنام الفرصة

   المرادفات: embracefasten ongrabtake upwelcome

   الأضداد: declineforgorefuserejectspurn

4. Overpowering suddenly (emotion or pain) C1 informal

   To affect someone suddenly and strongly, taking control of their feelings or body.

   • A sudden panic came over her.
   • An uncontrollable rage took hold of the crowd.
   • A violent pain gripped his leg.
   • She was overcome by a wave of sadness.
   • Terror paralyzed the hikers when they saw the bear.

   ruОхватывать, овладевать (о чувствах)esSobrecoger súbitamentefrSaisir (émotion ou douleur)deÜberwältigen, erfassen (von Gefühlen)ptTomar, dominar (emoções)zh突然袭来（指情感或疼痛）arالاستحواذ المفاجئ (على المشاعر أو الجسد)

   المرادفات: affectgriphitovercomeoverwhelmpossessstrike

5. Jamming or binding (of machinery) B2 informal technical

   To become stuck or stop moving because parts have been pressed together too tightly, typically due to lack of lubrication.

   • The engine jammed up after running without oil.
   • The gears locked solid and refused to turn.
   • If you don’t maintain the pump, it might bind and break.
   • The brake calliper stuck, causing the wheel to overheat.
   • The chainsaw’s chain gummed up with resin and stopped.

   ruЗаедать, заклиниватьesagarrotarse (una máquina)frSe gripperdeFestsitzen, VerklemmenptTravar, emperrarzh卡死，咬死arانحشار الآلة أو تعطلها

   المرادفات: bindfreezejamlock upstick

   الأضداد: freerelease

• seized past participle
• seized past simple
• seizing present participle
• seizes third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: seize on