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Meaning of seize-up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Stillstand, slowdown.

Examples

“Growth in the UK service sector slowed last month amid a “seize-up” in activity as companies put projects on hold in the run-up to the general election.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Seized Seizer Seizers Seizes Seizin Seizing

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