seize everything
[/siːz ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/]
verb phrase
apreender tudo
1. to take control or possession of all things, property, or assets, often forcibly or by legal authority
The government decided to seize everything the company owned due to tax fraud.
O governo decidiu apreender tudo que a empresa possuía devido a fraude fiscal.
2. to grab or capture all available opportunities without hesitation
She decided to seize everything life had to offer and travel the world.
Ela decidiu aproveitar tudo que a vida tinha a oferecer e viajar pelo mundo.
3. to confiscate or requisition all items or belongings
The customs officers will seize everything if they find contraband in your luggage.
Os oficiais alfandegários vão confiscar tudo se encontrarem contrabando em sua bagagem.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'apreender tudo' is commonly used in legal, governmental, and commercial contexts when authorities confiscate assets. In more casual conversation, 'pegar tudo' is preferred. In the USA, this phrase often appears in law enforcement contexts, tax audits, and business disputes. The expression reflects both literal confiscation and metaphorical appropriation of opportunities.
NYC Slang
grab it all, take the whole thing
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