Third-person singular simple present indicative form of seize up

simple past tense and past participle of seize up

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

(idiomatic) To enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment. / (idiomatic) To make the most of today by achieving fulfillment in a philosophical or spiritual sense.

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

simple past tense and past participle of seize upon

Third-person singular simple present indicative form 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.