seize
= to take hold of something quickly and firmly, often by force or suddenly
= to take control or possession of something, especially legally or by authority
Mark seized the opportunity to invest in the new startup.
The IT team asked Mark to seize control of the system during the outage.
Mark was shocked when he heard the police seize Viagra and drugs during the murder probe in the Mong Kok flat.
At the party, Susan seized the chance to meet new friends.
When the professor dropped the papers, Susan seized one quickly.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "seize":
Synonyms:
grab
capture
take
snatch
Antonyms:
release
lose
give
let go
Question:
What does "seize" most closely mean?
A) To release something
B) To take hold quickly
C) To ignore something
D) To lose control