Significato in italiano

C1verb 1K

Seize

🇬🇧 UK /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/

Significato di Seize

to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force

In simple words: To take something quickly or suddenly.

Seize in una frase

• The police decided to seize the stolen goods as evidence in the case.
• The army planned to seize the strategic hill to gain an advantage.
• She tried to seize the opportunity to study abroad when it was offered.
• He managed to seize the moment and give a brilliant speech.
• The sudden attack caused the troops to seize control of the village quickly.
• His hand began to seize up after hours of playing the piano nonstop.
• During the emergency, the machinery started to seize, halting production.

Come usare Seize

Use 'seize' when talking about taking control or possession of something. It can be used in legal contexts or to describe capturing opportunities. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

seize + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'seas' — imagine grabbing a handful of seashells.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Seize

• immediately
• suddenly
• by
• from
• seize hold of somebody/​something
• immediately
• suddenly
• by
• from
• seize hold of somebody/​something
• immediately
• instantly
• quickly
• be quick to
• be ready to
• be determined to
• on
• upon
• an attempt to seize something
• the power to seize something
• the right to seize something
• immediately
• instantly
• quickly
• be quick to
• be ready to
• be determined to
• on
• upon
• an attempt to seize something
• the power to seize something
• the right to seize something

Synonyms for Seize

• capture
• grab
• take
• apprehend
• snatch

Opposites of Seize

• release
• let go

Common mistakes with Seize

• Confused with 'cease' which means to stop.
• Using 'seize' with wrong tenses, e.g. saying 'seized' when meaning present tense.
• Mistakenly using it without an object, e.g. saying 'I seize' instead of 'I seize the opportunity'.

Domande frequenti su Seize

Cosa significa Seize?

To take something quickly or suddenly.

Cosa significa Seize in italiano?

To take something quickly or suddenly.

Qual è la definizione di Seize?

to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force

Come si usa Seize in una frase?

The police decided to seize the stolen goods as evidence in the case.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Seize?

The army planned to seize the strategic hill to gain an advantage.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Seize?

Alcune alternative comuni sono capture, grab, take, apprehend, snatch.

Qual è il contrario di Seize?

Significati opposti includono release, let go.

Quali parole si abbinano a Seize?

Si abbina spesso a immediately, suddenly, by, from, seize hold of somebody/​something, immediately, suddenly, by, from, seize hold of somebody/​something, immediately, instantly, quickly, be quick to, be ready to, be determined to, on, upon, an attempt to seize something, the power to seize something, the right to seize something, immediately, instantly, quickly, be quick to, be ready to, be determined to, on, upon, an attempt to seize something, the power to seize something, the right to seize something.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Seize?

Confused with 'cease' which means to stop. Using 'seize' with wrong tenses, e.g. saying 'seized' when meaning present tense. Mistakenly using it without an object, e.g. saying 'I seize' instead of 'I seize the opportunity'.

Come si pronuncia Seize?

US: /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Seize?

Use 'seize' when talking about taking control or possession of something. It can be used in legal contexts or to describe capturing opportunities. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Che livello CEFR ha Seize?

"Seize" è al livello C1 della scala CEFR.