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seize up in German

seize up in German is verhärten, blockieren, festfressen.

seize up in German

verhärten
verb
(of muscles) To stiffen or become tight and difficult to move.
blockieren
verb
(of a machine) To stop working suddenly, and become impossible to start again.
festfressen
verb
(of a machine) To stop working suddenly, and become impossible to start again.
liegen bleiben
verb
(of a machine) To stop working suddenly, and become impossible to start again.
verklemmen
verb
(of a machine) To stop working suddenly, and become impossible to start again.
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What is "seize up" in German?

"seize up" in German is verhärten, blockieren, festfressen.

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Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "seize up": verhärten, blockieren, festfressen, liegen bleiben, verklemmen.

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