What does seize on mean?
Definitions for seize on
seize on
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Princeton's WordNet
take up, latch on, fasten on, hook on, seize onverb
adopt
"take up new ideas"
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seize on
To seize on something means to take quick and eager advantage of a situation, opportunity, or piece of information, usually because it supports one's beliefs or purposes. It could also mean to grasp or understand something quickly or to take immediate action on something.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of seize on in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of seize on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of seize on in a Sentence
How can the Republican political apparatus not seize on what is the most, the second most, clear obvious political opportunity that President Joe Biden has laid open for Republican candidates ?
There was always a sense that this thing (PREPA) was going to get done. Maybe a bit slower than I would have expected... The question becomes, does that provide a model to the rest of the debt? I don't necessarily think so, some people might seize on it as Puerto Rico can sit down and negotiate with bondholders. I think the rest of the bondholders for the rest of the debt presents a much more complex problem.
Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel:
Let's seize on the common interest. What is the common threat to all of those countries? What's our common interest here? ISIS. And you build around that, i don't think you're going to find a resolution to Assad until you figure out how you're going to deal with ISIS.
This is a historic moment, and America must seize on this moment.
Some people might seize on it as Puerto Rico can sit down and negotiate with bondholders. I think the rest of the bondholders for the rest of the debt presents a much more complex problem.
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