1 C1 neutral
Of a machine or mechanism: to stop working suddenly because moving parts have locked together.
"The old pump seized out after years of insufficient maintenance."
inseparable
seize out
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
A rare variant of 'seize up', referring to a mechanism or engine stopping suddenly due to friction or failure.
In plain English
When a machine suddenly stops working and gets stuck.
What does "seize out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Extremely rare. Most native speakers use 'seize up' instead. May appear in technical or regional contexts. ESL learners should learn 'seize up' as the standard form.
Words that pair with "seize out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
engine mechanism joint motor
How to conjugate "seize out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
seize out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
seizes out
he/she/it
Past simple
seized out
yesterday
Past participle
seized out
have + pp
-ing form
seizing out
continuous
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