To start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way.
To kick or strike (a person); to beat up
To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
To contribute, especially to a collection of money.
To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
To have a seizure.
To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
Of chocolate: to change suddenly from a fluid to an undesirably hard and gritty texture.
To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
(with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.