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seized

/siːzd/

/sizd/

seized up

Translations

seizedpast participle

/siːzd/

Past participle of 'seize' functioning adjectivally.

saisiSe dit d’un bien, d’un objet ou d’une personne pris par l’autorité ou par la force.

The seized property was under the control of the authorities.

Les biens saisis étaient sous le contrôle des autorités.

saisiDans le sens de « envahi soudainement par une émotion ou une sensation ».

She was seized with panic when she realized she had lost her passport.

Elle fut saisie de panique lorsqu’elle réalisa qu’elle avait perdu son passeport.

grippéPour un mécanisme ou une pièce mécanique bloquée.

After running without oil, the engine was completely seized.

Après avoir fonctionné sans huile, le moteur était complètement grippé.

Additional translations

confisquéEmploi juridique ou administratif.

Synonyms

seizeverb

seized

Past Simple

seized

Past Simple

seized

Past Participle

seizing

Gerund

/siːz/

/siz/

saisir

The police officer seized the suspect's arm to prevent him from escaping.

L'agent de police a saisi le bras du suspect pour l'empêcher de s'enfuir.

s'emparer dePrendre le contrôle d'un lieu ou d'une situation par la force.

The rebels managed to seize the city after a long battle.

Les rebelles ont réussi à s'emparer de la ville après une longue bataille.

Additional translations

confisquerDroit, administration.

gripperSe dit d'un mécanisme ou d'une pièce mobile qui se bloque.

Synonyms

Antonyms

let go

Definitions

seizedpast participle

Confiscated, captured, or taken into official possession by force or legal authority.

The seized property was under the control of the authorities.

Suddenly overwhelmed or gripped by a powerful emotion, idea, or sensation.

She was seized with panic when she realized she had lost her passport.

(Of a mechanical part) jammed or locked so that movement is impossible, usually because of heat or lack of lubrication.

After running without oil, the engine was completely seized.

seizeverb

To take hold of something suddenly and forcibly.

The police officer seized the suspect's arm to prevent him from escaping.

To take possession of something by legal right or authority.

The government decided to seize the property due to unpaid taxes.

To take advantage of an opportunity eagerly and decisively.

She seized the chance to study abroad when it was offered to her.

To capture or take control of a place or situation by force.

The rebels managed to seize the city after a long battle.

To affect someone suddenly and powerfully, often used in the context of emotions or sensations.

A sudden fear seized him as he realized he was lost.

For a mechanism or moving part: to stop functioning because the parts jam or lock together.

The engine seized after the oil leaked out.