📒 to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force
📒 to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently
📒 to arrest or capture somebody
📒 to take illegal or stolen goods away from somebody
📒 to be quick to make use of a chance, an opportunity, etc.
📒 to affect somebody suddenly and deeply
📒 if a machine seizes, it no longer works because the parts are stuck and cannot move
📒 if a part of your body seizes, you are unable to move it easily and it is often painful