seize up

UK
/siːz ʌp/
US
/siz ʌp/

Übersetzungen

seize upverb
seized up
Präteritum
seized up
Partizip Perfekt
seizing up
Gerundium
UK
/siːz ʌp/
US
/siz ʌp/
The engine began to seize up after running without oil.
Двигатель начал заклинивать после работы без масла.
Synonyme

Definitionen

seize upverb
To become stuck or jammed, typically due to mechanical failure or lack of lubrication.
The engine began to seize up after running without oil for too long.
To stop functioning properly, often due to a sudden problem or malfunction.
My computer seized up when I tried to run too many programs at once.