ALL meanings of seize on
seize on
S s - transitivephrasal verb seize on adopt, exploit 1
- transitivephrasal verb seize on adopt, exploit sth 1
- verb with object seize on to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon. 1
- verb with object seize on to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea. 1
- verb with object seize on to take possession of by force or at will: to seize enemy ships. 1
- verb with object seize on to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold: Panic seized the crowd. 1
- verb with object seize on to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate: to seize smuggled goods. 1
- verb with object seize on Also, seise. Law. to put (someone) in seizin or legal possession of property (usually used in passive constructions): She was seized of vast estates. 1
- verb with object seize on to capture; take into custody. 1
- verb with object seize on to take advantage of promptly: to seize an opportunity. 1
- verb with object seize on Nautical. to bind or fasten together with a seizing. 1
- verb without object seize on to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually followed by on or upon): to seize on a rope. 1
- verb without object seize on to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually followed by on or upon): He must seize on a solution, however risky. 1
- verb without object seize on to have moving parts bind and stop moving as a result of excessive pressure, temperature, or friction (usually followed by up): The engine seized up from cold. 1
- phrasal verb seize on If you seize on something or seize upon it, you show great interest in it, often because it is useful to you. 0
- noun seize on to take hold of suddenly and forcibly 0
- noun seize on to take possession of 0
- noun seize on to turn eagerly to (an idea, etc.) 0