to seize / to take possession of
verb/ɐpuˈsaɾ/medium
a·pos·sar
Definition
To take possession of something, usually violently, illegitimately, or suddenly. Almost exclusively used pronominally ('to seize').
The rebels tried to seize the capital during the night.
A feeling of panic seized the spectators.
Common collocations
to seize control ofto take possession of
Etymology
Do latim *appossidare* (tomar posse de).