seize
seize
verb
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly; to grab.
"The police seized the suspect after a brief chase."
verb
(of a government or authority) to confiscate.
"Customs officers seized the illegal goods."
verb
To take advantage of (an opportunity) eagerly.
"She seized the chance to study abroad."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: prehend, take hold, clutch, take hold of, capture, conquer, appropriate, arrogate, assume, usurp, take over, grab