Polish English Dictionary

język polski - English

zawładnąć in English:

1. seize


The British forces were ordered to seize the weapons.
There the passengers were seized by French troops.
What is happening in Italy shows that the freedom of speech is sometimes more dangerous than weapons to a regime that seizes power over the freedom of speech.
Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly. It is the one thing we are interested in here.
She will seize us, and, instead of finding happiness, we shall perish, and all for nothing.
seize more opportunities
Each opportunity to hate the French and to let them know is good to seize. If additionally you can take one for a ride, it's even better!
He seized my hand and led me to his room. 2. The jelousy seized my mind.
It’s important to seize the moment sometimes. It’s healthy to take a chance every now and then.
Customs officials have seized 100 kilos of cocaine.
If you do not pay your bills, the bank is going to seize your property.
You must seize the opportunity and apply for a job now that there are many vacancies.
The shark quickly seized the bait in its mouth and disappeared with it.
Once you learn to seize your life by the reins and prepare for the unexpected,
seize the day. Janusz quickly seized the opportunity

2. capture


After months of a manhunt American soldiers captured Saddam Hussein.
They would capture as many people as possible.
The robber was finally captured.
capture people's imagination
I captured a video of a car accident. It was crazy.
He shot himself to avoid capture.
Terry was able to capture the beautiful sunset on camera.
The movie succeeded in capturing the atmosphere of Berlin in the 1930s; how to capture him alive... he captured our attention
this mountain capture my attention
We want to capture all the uniqueness of each language. And we as well want to capture their evolution through time.
Sirius Black, possibly the most infamous prisoner ever to be held in Azkaban fortress, is still eluding capture, the Ministry of Magic confirmed today
Sometimes the capture is made by an individual without help from others.
to capture
My husband captured our baby's first step on camera. Wildlife specialist Steve Nloom was feeling tired and sick when he captured this dramatic photo.
Among the comments, the message contained a reference to the way the force had captured the Yorkshire Ripper.

English word "zawładnąć"(capture) occurs in sets:

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