Meaning

• To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

• To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).

• To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

  "to seize a ship after libeling"

• To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

  "a fever seized him"

• To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.

  "to seize or stop one rope on to another"

• To fasten, fix.

• To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).

  "to seize on the neck of a horse"

• To have a seizure.

• To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.

  "Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again."

• To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.

• (with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).

  "This Court will remain seized of this matter."