Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 9 compound words that contain seize. The most common are listed below. Open seize in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- seize the dayTo enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment.
- seize the opportunityTo immediately seize a particular opportunity.
- anti-seizeA compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.
- seize the initiativeAlternative form of take the initiative: to take action first or on one's own; to make the first move
- seize upTo stop functioning; to come to a halt.
- Louis-SeizeCharacteristic of the reign of Louis XVI (1774-92) in architecture and decoration.
- seize outTo seize, convulse or twitch, especially when sudden.
Compound words 9
- antiseizeAlternative form of anti-seize: A compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.
- seizableCapable of being seized.
- reseizeTo seize (assets, property, etc.) again.
- unseizeTo release from a state of being seized up, or locked in position.
- disseizeTo deprive of seisin or possession; to dispossess or oust wrongfully (one in freehold possession of land).
- foreseizeTo seize beforehand.
- seizestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of seize
- seizeththird-person singular simple present indicative of seize: To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- seizorOne who seizes or takes possession (for example, of vessels)