Collocations with "seize"

18 collocations found

Categories

VERB + NOUN(7)VERB + WRIST(1)VERB + shipment(1)VERB + THE REINS (for being in control)(1)VERB + NOUN (possessions)(1)VERB + ownership(1)VERB + HOSTAGE(1)VERB + hold(1)eagerly + VERB(1)VERB + control (power over sb/sth)(1)VERB + chance(1)VERB + ASSET(1)
seize an opportunity
opportunity7.8
seize hostage

to take people to be hostages suddenly and often violently

hostage7.5
seize the reins
rein7.3
seize booty
booty7.2
seize a chance
chance7.2
seize control

To take power suddenly and forcefully.

control7.1
seize power
power7.1
seize a shipment
shipment7.1
seize assets

to take control of assets by legal authority

asset6.7
seize a castle

To take control of a castle suddenly and by force.

castle6.5
eagerly seize

to take an opportunity or advantage with enthusiasm and speed

eagerly6.5
seize property

to take property using official power and force

property6.0
seize a vessel

to take control of a ship using official power or force

vessel6.0
seize hold

to take hold of something suddenly and forcibly

hold5.8
seize the throne

To take control of the monarchy by force.

throne5.8
seize a wrist
wrist5.7
seize a passport
passport4.7
seize ownership

to take ownership by force or legal authority

ownership4.2