seize up

UK
/siːz ʌp/
US
/siz ʌp/

Traductions

seize upverb
seized up
Past Simple
seized up
Past Participle
seizing up
Gerund
UK
/siːz ʌp/
US
/siz ʌp/
The engine began to seize up after running without oil.
Двигатель начал заклинивать после работы без масла.
Synonymes

Définitions

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.