Betydelse av seizing på svenska

• 0 present participle of seize

• 1 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).

  • 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.

  • Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin.

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