seize out
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
When a machine suddenly stops working and gets stuck.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
engine mechanism joint motor
Forms
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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