seize on

Definition of Seize On in English :

adopt

Example Sentences:
'take up new ideas'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Seize On

1.

to take hold of suddenly and forcibly

2.

to take possession of

3.

to turn eagerly to (an idea, etc.)

v. seized, seiz·ing, seiz·es

v.tr.

1. To grasp suddenly and forcibly; take or grab: seize a sword.

2.

a. To take by force; capture or conquer: The kidnappers seized the prince. The invaders seized the city.

b. To take quick and forcible possession of; confiscate: The police seized a cache of illegal drugs.

3.

a. To focus the attention or intellect on: seize an idea and develop it to the fullest extent.

b. To make use of (an opportunity, for example).

4.

a. To have a sudden overwhelming effect on: a heinous crime that seized the minds and emotions of the populace.

b. To overwhelm physically: a person who was seized with a terminal disease.

5. also seise (sēz) Law To cause (someone) to be in possession of something.

6. Nautical To bind (a rope) to another, or to a spar, with turns of small line.

v.intr.

1. To lay sudden or forcible hold of something.

2.

a. To cohere or fuse with another part as a result of high pressure or temperature and restrict or prevent further motion or flow.

b. To come to a halt: The talks seized up and were rescheduled.

3. To exhibit signs of seizure activity, often with convulsions.