영어 사전에서 “seize”의 의미

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“seize” - 영어

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seizeverb

uk ​ /siːz/ us ​ /siːz/

B2 [ T ] to take something quickly and keep or hold it:

I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.
He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm).

C2 [ T ] to take using sudden force:

The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.
Political instability helped the army to seize power.
Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station.

› [ T ] If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority:

Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin.

› [ usually passive ] If a strong emotion or pain seizes you, you feel it suddenly:

I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness.

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유의어 사전: 동의어 및 관련 단어

구동사

seize on/upon sth
seize up

(Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus의 “seize” 정의 © Cambridge University Press)

“seize” - 미국식 영어

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seizeverb [ T ]

us ​ /siz/

› to take something quickly and hold it:

He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd.
fig. While she was distracted, I seized the opportunity to take a cookie.

› Seize can also mean to take by force:

Rebel forces seized control of six towns.

› If police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it by legal authority:

The goods that were seized had been hidden in a shipment of paint.

구동사

seize on/upon something

(Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary의 “seize” 정의 © Cambridge University Press)

“seize” - 비즈니스 영어

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seizeverb [ T ]

uk ​ /siːz/ us ​

› LAW if the police or government seizes property or assets, they take possession of them because they are illegal, or because the owner owes money:

Customs agents last year seized $14 million in counterfeit electronics goods at the nation's ports.
seize assets/property

› US LAW, GOVERNMENT if the government or other official authority seizes a company, they stop it from trading because of illegal activity or debts:

The government has threatened to seize any business that does not sell goods at the advertised price.

› to take advantage of something that is available:

seize a challenge/opportunity
A Malaysian tycoon seized the chance to bid for the company, and won.
By having a contract already prepared, you may be able to seize the initiative in negotiations.

› to take control of something, especially when others are trying to stop you:

seize control/power Disgruntled shareholders tried to oust the board and seize control of the company.
In finance, telecoms, media, and technology, there is thought to be a rare opportunity to seize global market share.

(Cambridge Business English Dictionary의 “seize” 정의 © Cambridge University Press)

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