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seize all

[/siːz ɔːl/]
verb phrase
apreender tudo
1. To take control of or confiscate all possessions, assets, or property
The government decided to seize all assets belonging to the company.
O governo decidiu apreender todos os bens pertencentes à empresa.
2. To take complete control or dominance over something
The army moved to seize all strategic positions in the region.
O exército se moveu para controlar todas as posições estratégicas da região.
3. In legal context, to confiscate all items or funds
The court ordered police to seize all evidence from the suspect's residence.
O tribunal ordenou que a polícia apreendesse todas as provas da residência do suspeito.
Synonyms
confiscate alltake control of everythingimpound allexpropriate completely
Antonyms
release allreturn allrelinquish all

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apreender tudo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
apreender tudo
Standard usage
Portugal
apreender tudo
Also used: 'confiscar tudo' in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

seize the day
seize the moment
seize power
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