aangrijpen — meaning in English

English meaning

• move verb To change position or location.
• seize verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.

Senses

aangrijpen is used for these senses in English:

• move (transitive) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).
• seize (transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).

move — full definition

1. verb To change position or location.
2. verb To relocate to a new home, job, or place of business.
3. verb To cause strong emotion in someone.
4. verb To formally propose something at a meeting.
5. noun An act of changing position, or a step taken toward a goal.

seize — full definition

1. verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
2. verb To make the most of a chance when it comes along.
3. verb To take control of something, using force or the law.
4. verb To hit someone suddenly and strongly, as an illness or feeling might.

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