How to Pronounce "seize the opportunity"
expression
SEEZ thuh ah-per-TOO-nuh-tee
SEEZ thuh op-uh-TYOO-ni-tee
Definition
To quickly and actively take advantage of a good chance or moment to achieve something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsiz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˌɑpɝˈtunəti
British English
sˈiːz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɒpətjˈuːnɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEEZ thuh ah-per-TOO-nuh-tee
UK
SEEZ thuh op-uh-TYOO-ni-tee
Listen in Context
You should seize the opportunity when it comes.
He decided to seize the opportunity and apply for the job.
Don’t wait—seize the opportunity before it’s gone!
She always finds a way to seize the opportunity, no matter how challenging things get.