Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seize-control
phrase
/siːz kənˈtroʊl/
Definition
To take or gain control of something suddenly or forcibly.
Examples
- After months of negotiation, the group decided to seize control of the facility.
- In the emergency meeting, the CEO attempted to seize control of the discussion.
- The rebels managed to seize control of the city overnight.
Meaning
Seizing control refers to the act of taking charge or assertively claiming authority over a situation, organization, or resource, often without prior authorization or consent, through direct action.
Synonyms
- capture authority
- assert dominance
- take command
- claim control
- usurp power
