seizing

verb
UK: /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
US: /ˈsiːzɪŋ/

  1. Quickly taking hold of something with your hand.

    1. Seizing the opportunity, she applied for the job.
    2. Seizing his chance, the thief snatched the purse and ran down the street.

  2. Taking control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently.

    1. The army is seizing territory near the border.
    2. Seizing power after the coup, the general declared martial law across the nation.

  3. Understanding or grasping an idea or concept quickly.

    1. He is good at seizing new ideas.
    2. Seizing on the key point in the argument, she refuted his entire premise.

Synonyms

understanding grasping
seizing noun

  1. The act of taking possession of something, especially by force or legal authority.

    1. The seizing of the documents was unexpected.
    2. The seizing of the ship violated international law.

  2. The sudden uncontrollable muscular contractions during a seizure.

    1. The seizing lasted for a few minutes.
    2. Seizing associated with epilepsy can be managed with medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seizing" in English means: Quickly taking hold of something with your hand., Taking control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently., Understanding or grasping an idea or concept quickly..

The phonetic transcription of "seizing" is /ˈsiːzɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsiːzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seizing": understanding, grasping.

Example usage of "seizing": "Seizing the opportunity, she applied for the job.". More examples on the page.