seize the opportunity seize the opportunity {v. phr.} To exploit a chance. His wealthy uncle offered to send him to Harvard and he wisely seized the opportunity. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry