Meanings
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
اچانک اور زبردستی پکڑ لینا۔
قبضہ
qabza
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.
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💡 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.