seize implies a sudden and forcible movement in getting hold of something tangible or an apprehending of something fleeting or elusive when intangible. seized the suspect grasp stresses a laying hold so as to have firmly in possession.

SEIZE definition: 1. to take something quickly and keep or hold it: 2. to take using sudden force: 3. If the police…. Learn more.

Synonyms for SEIZE: understand, know, recognize, grasp, decipher, see, comprehend, appreciate; Antonyms of SEIZE: miss, misunderstand, misread, misinterpret, mistake, misconstrue, misconceive, misapprehend

seize - take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"

[transitive] seize something (from somebody) to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently. They seized the airport in a surprise attack. The army has seized control of the country. He seized power in a military coup.

seize something (from somebody) to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently They seized the airport in a surprise attack. The army has seized control of the country. He seized power in a military coup. seize somebody to arrest or capture someone The men were seized as they left the building.

He must seize on a solution, however risky. to have moving parts bind and stop moving as a result of excessive pressure, temperature, or friction (usually followed by up ): The engine …

If you seize something, you take hold of it quickly, firmly, and forcefully. "Leigh," he said seizing my arm to hold me back. Synonyms: grab , grip , grasp , take More Synonyms of seize

SEIZE definition: 1. to take hold of something quickly and firmly: 2. to do something quickly when you have the…. Learn more.

Generally, cease is the word to imply stoppage or discontinuation of something, and when there is an act of taking possession, control, or hold of something or someone, seize is the word.