seize on

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Verb seize on has 1 sense

take up, latch on, fasten on, hook on, seize on - adopt; "take up new ideas"
--₁ is one way to espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up
Sample sentence:
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Term: seize on

Definition:

Verb:

1. To quickly take hold of or grab something.

2. To enthusiastically or eagerly latch onto an idea, opportunity, or concept.

Noun:

1. The act of seizing on or grabbing something.

2. A sudden or forceful grasp.

Examples:

Verb: He seized on the opportunity to showcase his talents in the audition.

Verb: The media seized on the scandal, sensationalizing every detail.

Verb: She seized on the idea of starting her own business and never looked back.

Noun: The thief's seize on the woman's purse was caught on CCTV.

Noun: He made a swift seize on the rope to prevent himself from falling off the cliff.

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