seize

verb12

1. •
   to put the hands on something quickly and hold it so that it cannot be pulled away
2. •
   To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).

   • The text which had seized upon his heart with such comfort and strength abode upon him for more than a year. — 1830
3. •
   To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

   • to seize smuggled goods
4. •
   To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
5. •
   To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

   • a panic seized the crowd
   • a fever seized him
6. •
   To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.

   • Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again.
7. •
   To have a seizure.
8. •
   (UK) To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
9. •
   [with of] To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).

   • This Court will remain seized of this matter.
10. •
    To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.

    • to seize two fish-hooks back to back
11. •
    Of chocolate: to change suddenly from a fluid to an undesirably hard and gritty texture.
12. •
    (no longer used) To fasten, fix.