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seizing

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/ˈsiːzɪŋ/ · seiz-ing

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Meanings

verbformal

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

اچانک اور زبردستی پکڑ لینا۔

قبضہ

qabza

Formal: زیر قبضہ کرنا

Synonyms

capturegrabsnatchپکڑناگرفتنہچپٹنا

Antonyms

releaselet godropچھوڑناآزاد کرنارہا کرنا

Common Collocations

  • seizing an opportunity
  • seizing control
  • seizing the moment

Example Sentences

The police are seizing illegal goods.

پولیس غیر قانونی اشیاء قبضہ کر رہی ہے۔

Police ghair qanooni aashya qabza kar rahi hai.

Seizing the initiative can lead to success.

اقدام اٹھانا کامیابی کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔

Iqdam uthana kamiyabi ki taraf le ja sakta hai.

He is seizing every chance to improve his skills.

وہ اپنی مہارتوں کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے ہر موقع کو قبضہ کر رہا ہے۔

Woh apni maharaton ko behtar banane ke liye har mauqa ko qabza kar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

ceasing:Ceasing means to stop doing something, whereas seizing means to take hold of something.

Word Family

seize
verbپکڑنا
seizure
nounقبضہ
seizable
adjectiveقبضہ کرنے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'seize the day' to remember the act of taking advantage.

Picture someone grabbing a falling object to prevent it from hitting the ground.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کوشش کرنے والوں کی کبھی ہار نہیں ہوتی

Koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti

Those who strive never lose.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "seisir" — to take or seize

First known use: 14th century

The term 'seizing' originates from the Old French word 'seisir', which meant to take possession of something. Over time, it evolved in the English language to denote the act of taking hold of or capturing.