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Meaning of
seize up
in English
seize up
#common
Definitions
Verb
to
stop
functioning
;
come
to
a
halt
The
engine
will
seize
up
if
you
don't
change
the
oil
regularly
.
to
stop
working
suddenly
;
become
inoperable
The
old
machine
seized
up
after
years
of
heavy
use
.
to
stiffen
(
muscles
);
become
tight
After
the
injury
,
her
muscles
started
to
seize
up
and
become
very
stiff
.
Base Words
seize
up