seize
intermediateB1/siːz/ · seize
To take hold or control of something quickly and often forcibly.
Meanings
To take hold or control of something quickly and often forcibly.
کسی چیز کو تیزی سے اور اکثر زبردستی کنٹرول میں لینا۔
قبضہ کرنا
qabza karna
Common Collocations
- seize control
- seize an opportunity
- seize property
Example Sentences
The police had to seize the stolen goods from the suspects.
پولیس کو مشتبہ افراد سے چوری شدہ سامان قبضے میں لینا پڑا۔
Polis ko mushtaba afrad se chori shuda samaan qabza mein lena pada.
He decided to seize the opportunity to travel abroad.
اس نے بیرون ملک سفر کا موقع قبضے میں لینے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne beroon mulk safar ka mauqa qabza mein lene ka faisla kiya.
The military will seize control of the area.
فوج اس علاقے پر کنٹرول قبضے میں لے گی۔
Fauj is ilaqay par control qabza mein le gi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'seize' as 'seizing the moment' - taking advantage quickly.
Picture a person grabbing an opportunity like a fruit from a tree.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اب تک میں باخبر ہوں، شب کی سرگوشیوں سے، ذرا سی دیر سے، آنکھوں میں چمک، جیسے لٹرتی چاندنی ہو۔
Ab tak main bakhabar hoon, raat ki sargoshiyon se, Zara si der se, aankhon mein chamak, jaise lutarti chaandni ho.
Until now, I am aware of the whispers of the night, Just a moment late, the sparkle in the eyes, as if moonlight is spilling.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر چمکتی چیز سونا نہیں ہوتی۔
Har chamakti cheez sona nahi hoti.
Not everything that glitters is gold.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "seizen" — to take possession of
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved from the Anglo-French 'seisir', which meant to take or capture, reflecting its consistent theme of taking control.