(figuratively) To stop functioning; to come to a halt. / (of muscles) To stiffen or become tight and difficult to move. / (of a machine) To stop working suddenly, and become impossible to start again.

To grasp or take hold of (an object) suddenly, forcibly, or tightly.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of seize up

simple past tense and past participle of seize up

(informal, intransitive) To seize, convulse or twitch, especially when sudden.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of seize upon

simple past tense and past participle of seize upon

Characteristic of the reign of Louis XVI (1774-92) in architecture and decoration.

A compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.

Acting to prevent metal surfaces from binding or seizing.