seizing

ˈsiː.zɪŋ
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Translation of seizing from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

attention

capturing attention or interest
  • The seizing headline made everyone stop and read the article.De aandachttrekkende kop deed iedereen stoppen en het artikel lezen.
2.

stopping

causing something to stop functioning
blokkerende stoppende
  • The seizing engine brought the car to a halt.De blokkerende motor bracht de auto tot stilstand.

Noun

1.

possession

act of grabbing or taking possession
  • The seizing of the property was unexpected.De inbeslagname van het eigendom was onverwacht.
2.

nautical

Dated
lashing to immobilize rope ends
Dated
sjorring
  • A seizing was used to prevent the knot from slipping.Een sjorring werd gebruikt om te voorkomen dat de knoop weggleed.
3.

seized object

Rare
something that has been seized
Rare
  • The seizings were stored in the evidence room.De inbeslagnames werden opgeslagen in de bewijsruimte.
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Synonyms and analogies of seizing in English

Examples of seizing in a sentence

  • His seizing charisma made him a natural leader.
  • The seizing machinery halted production for hours.
  • A seizing joint caused the robot to malfunction.
  • The seizing of assets was legally challenged.
  • His seizing of the opportunity was commendable.
  • The sailor tightened the seizing on the sail.
seize
siːz
Verb
tr.
1.

grab

take hold of quickly and firmly
  • He seized the rope to stop the fall.Hij greep het touw om de val te stoppen.
2.

capture

take control of by force
  • The army seized the city overnight.Het leger veroverde de stad 's nachts.
3.

opportunity

take advantage of an opportunity
  • She seized the chance to travel abroad.Ze greep de kans om naar het buitenland te reizen.
4.

confiscate legally

take possession of by legal authority
  • The government seized the property as part of criminal investigations.De overheid heeft het eigendom als onderdeel van strafrechtelijk onderzoek in beslag genomen
5.

emotion

Rare
affect suddenly and powerfully
Rare
  • A sudden fear seized him.Een plotselinge angst greep hem aan.

Expressions with seize: examples in English and translations in Dutch

grijpen
aangrijpen
She seized on the chance to travel.
de kans grijpen
He decided to seize the day and apply for the job immediately.
het moment grijpen
het moment benutten
She decided to seize the moment and start her own business.
grijpen
overnemen
She decided to seize the power and lead the project.
de touwtjes in handen nemen
de leiding nemen
After the manager left, she decided to seize the reins and lead the team.
verstijven
vastzitten
After sitting for hours, my legs seized up.

Translations of "seizing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
beslagnn.

As part of the investigation, the seizing of computers took place.

Als onderdeel van het onderzoek werden de computers in beslag genomen.

greepnm.

In cahoots with the kidnappers maybe, or maybe just seizing the opportunity.

Misschien werkte ze samen met de ontvoerders of ze greep haar kans.

Adjective / Participle
grijpendprtp.

Blessed with an extra gallop, which light and spacious seizing is

Gezegend met een extra galop, welke lichtvoetig en ruim grijpend is

grijpen

And when he started seizing, you were nowhere to be found.

En toen hij begon te grijpen, was je nergens te bekennen.

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Other translations for seizing:

  • inbeslagneming

seizing: Examples and translations in context

The seizing of the vehicle was necessary due to unpaid taxes.

Het in beslag nemen van het voertuig was noodzakelijk vanwege onbetaalde belastingen.

I'm seizing his cyberbrain and prosthetic body as evidence.

Ik neem zijn cyberbrein en prothetisch lichaam in beslag als bewijs.

You're not solvent, so I'm seizing your belongings.

U bent hebt niks betaald, dus nemen we uw spullen in beslag.

Witnesses reported the quick seizing of the suspect's belongings.

Getuigen meldden dat de persoonlijke spullen van de verdachte razendsnel in beslag werden genomen.

The successful seizing of the documents prevented a major scam.

Door de documenten succesvol in beslag te nemen, werd een grote oplichtingszaak verijdeld.

The seizing of unauthorized equipment halted the illegal operations.

Door de niet-toegestane apparatuur in beslag te nemen, werden de illegale activiteiten stilgelegd.

I'm seizing the tape because it's evidence in an ongoing inquiry.

Ik neem de band in beslag als bewijs.

Authorities conducted the seizing of the illegal items at the market.

De autoriteiten namen de illegale spullen op de markt in beslag.

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