seize

sequestrare, confiscare, impadronirsi di

Prendere il controllo o il possesso di qualcosa con la forza o esercitando un’autorità legale.

In inglese semplice: To take control or ownership of something by force or using legal authority.

• Police seized the stolen car.
• The army seized control of the airport.
• Officials have seized his bank accounts.

Sinonimi: confiscate, take, capture

Contrari: return

Espressioni comuni: seize power, seize property, seize control

afferrare, cogliere

Prendere qualcuno o qualcosa rapidamente e con una presa salda.

In inglese semplice: To take hold of someone or something quickly and firmly.

• She seized his hand.
• He seized the rope before he fell.
• They seized the opportunity to ask questions.

Come si usa: seize someone by something (She seized him by the arm.)

Sinonimi: grab, grasp, take hold of

Contrari: release, let go

Espressioni comuni: seize someone’s arm, seize an opportunity, seize the rope

assalire, prendere

Colpire qualcuno improvvisamente e con grande intensità, soprattutto riferito a un’emozione o a un dolore fisico.

In inglese semplice: To suddenly affect someone very strongly, especially with a feeling or physical pain.

• Fear seized her.
• A sharp pain seized his chest.
• Panic seized the crowd when the lights went out.

Come si usa: be seized by/with something (He was seized with terror.)

Sinonimi: overwhelm, grip

Espressioni comuni: fear seize someone, panic seize someone